Medina Azahara World Heritage Site
Did you know that Cordoba has 4 inscriptions on the Unesco World Heritage list? The first one is the Mosque-Cathedral in 1984, the second one is the historic centre surrounding it in 1994, the third one is the Fiesta de Los Patios in 2012, and the last one, Medina Azahara in 2018. Get ready, as […]
Museum of Fine Arts of Cordoba
Cordoba is a city with a cultural and artistic heritage that makes other Andalusian cities envious. The city dazzles with its art, its gastronomy and the sense of family that can be felt in its streets. Having in its possession monuments declared of Cultural Interest, you can visit them and see why this city is […]
The Capuchinos Square and the Christ of the Lanterns
History of the Capuchinos Square The history of this square begins in the 17th century. There stands a building designed by Rafael de la Hoz which houses the Franciscan friars, accompanied by the church of Sorrows, the Christ of the Lanterns and the Hospital San Juan y San Jacinto. It was known as ¨Almunia or […]
Walls and Gates of Cordoba
The Walls of Cordoba have a long history, as long as the history of the city itself. Situated along the perimeter of its old historic quarter, they offer a series of monuments of great tourist and cultural importance. However, these Walls have been protected for centuries by Romans, Arabs and Christians, which is reflected in […]
San Lorenzo: The neighborhood of fervor and rebelliousness in Cordoba
Located in the downtown district, the neighborhood of San Lorenzo is an iconic place in Córdoba. With a history linked to solidarity among the working people who populated the neighborhood, today it is an exponent of history, architecture and culture. With places of interest that include the homonymous church of San Lorenzo, the Jardín de los […]
Roman Temple of Cordoba, or the cult of the deified emperors
Near the mythical Tendillas square is one of the most impressive Roman remains of Cordoba: the Roman temple, offering a contrast that only the city of the three cultures can have: an austere and Castilian square in contrast to a temple of imperial worship inherited from the emperor Claudius himself. Discovered by chance in the […]
Barrio de Santa Marina, the cradle of bullfighting in Cordoba
The neighborhood of Santa Marina in Cordoba is one of the essential visits of the city: multifaceted and historic, it has points of interest as varied as the sculpture in honor of Manolete, or the Palacio de Viana with its twelve courtyards, among others. Located to the north of the downtown district, which is a […]
The Mosque of Cordoba and the mestizo character of its architecture
Converted into a cathedral with the soul of a mosque, it is not surprising that this monument represents like few others the mixture and character of Cordoba. A personality that is imprinted in its configuration and architecture resulting in a combination of Umayyad, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles; where a high altar can coexist with […]
The best viewpoints in Cordoba
Cordoba not only shines for its charm in its historic center, it has some magical places where you can enjoy spectacular views, scattered throughout the city of Cordoba, to see a different look to how we see it walking around the city. Rooftops and Terraces in Cordoba Sojo de la Ribera Very close to the […]
The ‘Casa de las Cabezas’: Legendary Patios in Cordoba
The history and essence of Cordoba can be seen from many perspectives or places. And the patios are one of the most important centers for, if possible, exploring a little more in a place as diverse as it is fascinating, which always has something new to offer. In this respect, among the colorful patios of […]
