Welcome to Córdoba!
Córdoba is located in Andalusia, Spain, and has a rich background influenced by Roman settlements, Visigoths, and Muslim culture. During its Muslim periods, Córdoba grew in size and educational prowess, becoming the second-largest city in Europe by the 10th century.
Córdoba is now home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include the entire historic town center, including the Mezquita-Catedral, Medina-Azahara, and Festival del los Patios. While in Córdoba, enjoy the vibrant city culture and explore the history of Southern Spain.
Top sites to visit include:
- Mezquita Cathedral
- Jewish Quarter
- Castle of the Christian Monarchs
- Patios of Córdoba, including the Palace of Viana
- Roman Bridge
- Calahorra Tower
- Roman Temple
Visit the Turismo de Córdoba website to learn more.
- Mezquita: large Cathedral with towers, and patio with Islamic influences
€11 entry; open daily - Patios of Cordoba: courtyards with beautiful plants and tiling
- Roman Bridge: ancient bridge with 16th-century arches
- Roman Temple: the only roman temple ruins in Cordoba
- Calleja de la Flores: narrow, flower-filled street in the Jewish Quarter
- Sinagoga: small synagogue built between 1314-1315
Free to enter; open Tuesday-Sunday - Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos: fortress located next to the river
€5 entry; open Tuesday-Sunday - Puerta de Almodovar: the only surviving gate into the city
- Statues of Seneca, Maimonides, and Averroes
- Baths of the Caliphate Alcazar: ruins of the Arabic bath
€3 entry; open Tuesday-Sunday - Caballerizas Reales de Cordoba: royal stables of Cordoba
- Museum of al-Andalus Life and Calahorra Tower
€4.50 entry; open daily - Museo Taurino Cordoba: bullfighting museum
€5 entry; open Tuesday-Sunday - Museo Julio Romero de Torres: art museum
Open Tuesday-Sunday - Casa de Sefarad: museum of Sephardic Judeo-Spanish history and reality
Open Tuesday-Sunday
- Plaza de las Tendillas: an Art Deco style plaza with cafes and shopping
- Zoco Municipal: artisan market located within patios
Free to enter; open daily
- Flamenco: flamenco dancing is from Andalucia, with shows typically offering food, drinks, and dancing. Prices vary.
- Caballerizas Reales de Cordoba: horse riding and demonstration shows Wednesday through Saturday. €17,50 per person.
- El Alma de Cordoba: a sound and light show produced at night by the Mezquita to experience the “soul” of Cordoba. €20 per person.
The following are a few recommendations near the Mezquita and the conference venue:
- Bodegas Mezquita: central restaurant with a daily menu and tapas
- Bar Santos: quick and easy take-out meals
- Salmorejo: creamy gazpacho often served with ham, bread, and hard-boiled eggs
- Rabo de toro: oxtail stew
- Fino: white wine from nearby Montilla-Moriles region
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