L'essentiel de Cordoue

Córdoba Essentials

Córdoba’s architectural landscape spans centuries, from the 1st-century BC Roman Bridge and ancient city walls to the 10th-century Umayyad palatial ruins of Medina Azahara. This collection highlights the city's Islamic heritage through the Calahorra Tower and traditional Hammam Al Andalus baths. Green spaces like the Royal Botanical Garden and the Agricultura Gardens provide tranquil retreats, while historical sites such as the Palace of la Merced and the Casa de las Cabezas museum showcase the city's transition through Roman, Moorish, and Christian eras.

Córdoba Essentials — Carte

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Roman Bridge

Ancient Roman stone arch bridge and viaduct featuring cobblestone pavement and Islamic architectural elements. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical and cultural significance as well as its role as a filming location.

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Calahorra Tower

The Calahorra tower is a fortified gate in the historic centre of Córdoba, Spain. The edifice is of Islamic origin.

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Palace of la Merced

The Palacio de la Merced is a historical building in Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain.

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Medina Azahara

Madinat al-Zahra or Medina Azahara was a fortified palace-city on the western outskirts of Córdoba in present-day Spain.

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Cordoba City Walls

The Roman Walls which once surrounded Córdoba, Spain, were built after the Romans captured the city in 206 BC, making it part of the Roman…

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Agricultura Gardens

19th-century public park featuring a central pond inhabited by ducks, earning it the local nickname "Los Patos." It contains various monuments and diverse plant species.

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Belén Tower

The Torre de Belén is located in the San Basilio neighbourhood of Córdoba, Spain.

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Hammam Al Andalus Banos Arabes

A great place where you can enjoy relaxation surrounded with history. An ancient Arab style bath will be a right choice after a busy day.

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Botanical Garden Cordoba

With a size of more than 5 ha, this well-kept garden offers you exotic as well as domestic plants of many species and a tranquil atmosphere.

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Cristóbal Colón con los Reyes Cristianos

Bronze monument located in the gardens of the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, depicting Christopher Columbus seeking support for his voyage from Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II.

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Casa de las Cabezas

A restored house-museum showcasing medieval life in Córdoba. It features four courtyards and an underground Roman-era basement, and is tied to the local legend of the Seven Infantes of Lara.