Destination creator (Voyajo Team)
Córdoba ( also Cordova) is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. An Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it became the capital of an Islamic caliphate (...)(from Wikipedia).
Up to one thousand years ago, Córdoba was considered to be strongest, most significant city in Spain. It is now a pleasant city, famous mostly for its large mosque (the Mezquita), the Jewish Quarter and the Muslim Quarter in the Old City. You can visit both, walk in narrow alleys, and enjoy the city's unique atmosphere. It is highly recommended to have a peek into gardens, as the city's patios, the courtyards and balconies adorned with flowers are famous for their beauty.
Visit Website
 | Day 1 a Visit to Córdoba
A day in Córdoba should include some important sites in the Old City.All these sites are within reasonable walking distance, at the heart of Córdoba's Old City.Some of the main sites you should visit in the city include the Mezquita, the city's largest mosque-cathedral. The Mezquita is the most prominent reference point in the city. It situated west to the river bank, close to river, at the meeting point of the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) and the street stretching along the river bank, Ronda de Isasa. The orange tree courtyard, El Patio de los Naranjos, is next to the entrance to the Mezquita.
The palace of Christian Monarchs (Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos), about one hundred meters to the south of the Mezquita, is also on the river bank.
The ancient Jewish quarter (Juderia) is close to the Mezquita and the Palace of Monarchs. To reach it, you will need to walk approximately 50m north from the Mezquita. The Jewish quarter consists of a web of alleys, reaching the Calle El Rey Heredia.
The ancient palace (Palacio Museo de Viana) – to reach this site, you will need to walk a little, but it is well worth the effort. From Calle El Rey Heredia go down towards the river, and continue to the bridge, Puente de Miraflores. Here you turn left to the north and walk along Calle San Fernando. This street continues to Calle de Alfaros. You walk on this street until you reach the turn right to Calle de Juan Rufo,which continues to Rejas de Don Gome Street,where the palace is found. |
POI's: