Córdoba
Country: Spain
Region: Europe
Period: 756-1833 CE
Location: 37.89°N, -4.78°E
Description
Córdoba is a stunning Andalusian city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Known for its whitewashed courtyards, orange blossoms, and rich cultural fusion, it offers a warm Mediterranean atmosphere. Once a global intellectual and artistic hub, today Córdoba enchants tourists with its charming old town, vibrant festivals like the Patio Festival, and excellent regional cuisine featuring dishes like salmorejo and flamenquín.
Modern Remains
Tourists can marvel at the Mezquita-Catedral, a former mosque turned cathedral with its iconic red-and-white arches. The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, with its gardens and towers, echoes both Moorish and Christian heritage. Walk the Roman Bridge, explore the Jewish Quarter, and visit Medina Azahara, the ruins of a vast 10th-century Islamic palace-city just outside the town. Córdoba is a living museum of Spain’s multicultural past.