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.
City · Spain · Andalusia
Córdoba
A small city of whitewashed lanes and flower-filled patios, centred on the extraordinary Mezquita-Cathedral.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Córdoba matters
Cordoba was once among the largest and most learned cities in Europe, and today it is a calm, beautiful town of whitewashed lanes. At its heart stands the Mezquita, a mosque with a cathedral built inside it. Around it the old Jewish quarter winds through narrow streets, and in May the locals open their flower-covered patios to visitors. It is easy to cover on foot in a day, but better with two.
Talking points
- The old city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In early May the locals open their patios, covered in flowerpots, for a famous competition.
- Cordoba is on the high-speed line, about 45 minutes from Seville.
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What to see in Córdoba
Neighbourhood
Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
A maze of whitewashed lanes with flower-filled patios beside the Mezquita.
Ruins · UNESCO
Medina Azahara
Córdoba, Spain
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.
Castle
Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs
Córdoba, Spain
A medieval fortress with beautiful gardens, where Columbus is said to have met the Catholic Monarchs.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.