Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Mezquita-Cathedral of Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
A great mosque of red-and-white arches that later had a cathedral built into its centre.
Castle · Spain · Andalusia
Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs
A medieval fortress with beautiful gardens, where Columbus is said to have met the Catholic Monarchs.
Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs matters
This fortress was a residence of the Catholic Monarchs in the late fifteenth century. Inside there are Roman mosaics, towers with views, and gardens of fountains, ponds and orange trees. In the evening the gardens are lit. It is an easy and quiet complement to the Mezquita.
Talking points
- The gardens have terraces of ponds and fountains.
- The Catholic Monarchs used it as a base while planning the conquest of Granada.
- Climb a tower for views of the city.
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Neighbourhood
Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
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A maze of whitewashed lanes with flower-filled patios beside the Mezquita.
Ruins · UNESCO
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The ruins of a tenth-century palace-city built by the caliphs of Cordoba.
Bridge
Roman Bridge of Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
An ancient stone bridge over the Guadalquivir, with a fortified gate and views of the Mezquita.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.