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.
Neighbourhood · Spain · Andalusia
Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
A maze of whitewashed lanes with flower-filled patios beside the Mezquita.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Jewish Quarter of Cordoba matters
Around the Mezquita lies the old Jewish quarter, the Juderia. Narrow whitewashed lanes open onto tiny squares with orange trees, and the walls are lined with flowerpots in spring. Glimpse through gates into patios. Look for the small medieval synagogue, one of few surviving in Spain.
Talking points
- Flowerpots decorate the walls in spring.
- A small medieval synagogue survives here.
- The lanes are best explored early or in the evening.
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