{"id":74142,"date":"2022-07-22T15:11:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T13:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=74142"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:37:06","slug":"what-to-see-in-cordoba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-cordoba\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in C\u00f3rdoba: 15 must-sees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p><strong>Cordoba<\/strong> is the city with the most UNESCO designations in the world: four. The <strong>Mosque-Cathedral<\/strong>, the <strong>historical centre<\/strong>, the <strong>Patios Festival<\/strong> and <strong>Medina Azahara<\/strong>. And almost everything is located in a compact town centre that you can explore on foot.<\/p>\n<p>Here you have <strong>15 places<\/strong> what you need to know about each one, and ultimately how to allocate them depending on what you have <strong>a day or a weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 25;\" class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/product\/excursion-cordoba\/\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#c4b60b;font-size:18px\">Excursion to Cordoba<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. The Mosque-Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA.jpg\" alt=\"The two-tone forest of columns and arches in the Mosque-Cathedral of C\u00f3rdoba\" class=\"wp-image-73474\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CORDOBA-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The forest of two-coloured columns and arches in the Mosque-Cathedral.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction began on the <strong>785<\/strong>, built on the orders of Abd-ar-Rahman I, on the site of the Visigothic basilica of Saint Vincent. Following the Christian conquest, a Renaissance cathedral was built within it, and the result is a unique building: a thousand years of history under one roof.<\/p>\n<p>It is the <strong>the third most visited monument in Spain<\/strong>, with more than <strong>2.1 million visitors<\/strong> in 2025, so planning is important.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From March to October:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 10.00\u201319.00. Sundays and public holidays, 8.30\u201311.30 and 15.00\u201319.00.<\/li>\n<li><strong>From November to February:<\/strong> It closes an hour earlier, at 6.00 pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Last accessed:<\/strong> half an hour before closing time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> General admission costs <strong>15 \u20ac<\/strong> from April 2026; the reduced fare is \u20ac12 for those aged 65 and over and students aged 15 to 26; <strong>8 \u20ac<\/strong> for children aged 10 to 14 and <strong>free of charge<\/strong> for children under 10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And here\u2019s a fact that hardly anyone mentions: you can get in for free.<\/strong> From <strong>Monday to Saturday, from 8.30 am to 9.30 am<\/strong>. But there are strict conditions that you should be aware of before setting off early in the morning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The evacuation begins at 9.20 am<\/strong>, so the actual time available is less than an hour.<\/li>\n<li>Only <strong>individual visit<\/strong>: Groups and guides are not permitted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not everything is accessible.<\/strong> The central area of the cathedral remains closed, so you can see around 60% of the grounds.<\/li>\n<li>It is suspended on days when special celebrations take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is also the <strong>the \u2018El Alma de C\u00f3rdoba\u2019 night tour<\/strong>, a 70-minute sound-and-light tour, limited to 100 places per session, for which booking is required. We\u2019ll tell you all about it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/la-mezquita-de-cordoba\/\">The guide to the Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba<\/a>, and if you want to understand what you\u2019re looking at, you\u2019ve got the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/partes-de-la-mezquita-de-cordoba\/\">parts of the Mosque<\/a> explained one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:75px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(242,140,15,0.28) 0%,rgb(196,182,11) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">From M\u00e1laga and the Costa del Sol: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/?post_type=product&amp;p=73259\">Evening tour of the Mosque with a local guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. The Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The terraced gardens of the Alc\u00e1zar de los Reyes Cristianos in C\u00f3rdoba\" class=\"wp-image-74138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/alcazar-de-los-reyes-cristianos-g1bb767925_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gardens of the Alc\u00e1zar, with their ponds and fountains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortress-palace of the <strong>14th century<\/strong>, built on top of earlier structures. It was the residence of the <strong>Catholic Monarchs<\/strong> during the Granada campaign, and here <strong>Christopher Columbus outlined his plans for the voyage to them<\/strong> in 1486.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, it features towers and rooms with <strong>Roman mosaics<\/strong> and a <strong>early Christian sarcophagus<\/strong>. But what most people come to see are its <strong>terraced gardens<\/strong>: around 30,000 square metres of ponds, fountains, trimmed hedges and fruit trees. Head up to the <strong>Tower of Homage<\/strong> for the panoramic view.<\/p>\n<p>You have the set of milestones in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/mejores-monumentos-de-cordoba\/\">C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s must-see sights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>3. The Roman Bridge and the Calahorra Tower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"The Roman Bridge in C\u00f3rdoba over the River Guadalquivir, with the Mosque in the background\" class=\"wp-image-73815\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-600x292.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-1536x746.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cordoba-gfa9bdb4d0_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Roman Bridge, with the Mosque-Cathedral visible in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>331 metres<\/strong> over the Guadalquivir, dating back to the time of Augustus, although its present appearance is the result of later renovations. Crossing it on foot offers a classic view of C\u00f3rdoba, particularly <strong>at dusk<\/strong>, with the Mosque silhouetted in the background.<\/p>\n<p>At the northern end is the <strong>Bridge Gate<\/strong>, and in the south the <strong>Calahorra Tower<\/strong>, a fortification of Islamic origin which today houses a museum dedicated to the coexistence of the three cultures and a viewpoint overlooking the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n<h2>4. The Jewish Quarter and the Synagogue<\/h2>\n<p>The old Jewish quarter: narrow alleyways, whitewashed houses and squares surrounding the mosque. Inside, the <strong>Synagogue<\/strong>, one of the <strong>the three remaining medieval sites in Spain<\/strong>, featuring Mudejar-inspired plasterwork.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby are the <strong>House of Sefarad<\/strong> and the <strong>statue of Maimonides<\/strong>, the philosopher and doctor who was born in this neighbourhood. You can find his story in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/barrio-de-la-juderia-de-cordoba\/\">Guide to the Jewish Quarter of C\u00f3rdoba<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>5. La Calleja de las Flores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b.jpg\" alt=\"Calleja de las Flores in C\u00f3rdoba, with flowerpots and the Minaret of the Great Mosque in the background\" class=\"wp-image-74139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/13485644325_c898f26ccb_b-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Calleja de las Flores, with the mosque\u2019s tower visible in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A short alleyway with blue flowerpots hanging from the whitewashed walls, leading onto a small square from which <strong>the minaret of the mosque is perfectly framed<\/strong>. It is the most frequently photographed picture of C\u00f3rdoba.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Go first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon:<\/strong> During the day it gets so busy that you can hardly take a photo without there being a queue.<\/p>\n\n<h2>6. La Calleja del Pa\u00f1uelo<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>the narrowest street in C\u00f3rdoba<\/strong>, and one of the narrowest in Spain: it takes its name from the fact that its width is approximately that of <strong>a handkerchief held out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It ends at a tiny little square with a fountain and an orange tree, which many describe as <strong>one of the smallest squares in the world<\/strong>. It\u2019s right in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, and you\u2019ll walk right past it if you don\u2019t look out for it.<\/p>\n\n<h2>7. The Courtyards of C\u00f3rdoba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A Cordoban courtyard with plant pots lining the whitewashed walls\" class=\"wp-image-73816\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/el-zoco-g3a043f80e_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The courtyards of C\u00f3rdoba, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Landscaped indoor spaces, with planters covering the walls, fountains and plants. Tradition is the order of the day <strong>Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity<\/strong> and it goes back a long way: the Romans built their houses around courtyards, and the Muslims filled them with plants and water to combat the heat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Patios Festival takes place in May<\/strong>, when the locals open their homes to visitors. Outside these dates, they can also be seen, particularly in <strong>St Basil<\/strong> \u2014which is a neighbourhood in its own right, next to the Alc\u00e1zar, and not part of the Jewish Quarter\u2014 and in <strong>Saint Marina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many are free to access or operate on a voluntary contribution basis, so they fall under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/que-ver-gratis-en-cordoba\/\">What to see for free in C\u00f3rdoba<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>8. Medina Azahara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of the Caliphate city of Medina Azahara in C\u00f3rdoba\" class=\"wp-image-74140\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/31680069067_6f253d42dd_k.jpg 1616w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Medina Azahara, the caliphate\u2019s palatial city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>8 kilometres from the city centre<\/strong>. The palatine city commissioned by the Caliph <strong>Abderram\u00e1n III from the year 936 onwards<\/strong>, right in the middle of <strong>10th century<\/strong>, as the seat of power of the Caliphate. It was razed to the ground barely seventy years later.<\/p>\n<p>Today, people visit his <strong>terraced terraces<\/strong>, the <strong>Rico Hall<\/strong> and the remains of the Caliphate-era urban settlement, preceded by a museum that provides context for the site. It has been declared <strong>A World Heritage Site since 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can get there by <strong>shuttle bus<\/strong> or by car, and you need to book it <strong>part-time<\/strong>, so it\u2019s better suited to a weekend trip than a day trip.<\/p>\n\n<h2>9. The Viana Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"One of the twelve courtyards of the Palacio de Viana in C\u00f3rdoba\" class=\"wp-image-74141\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/33676734990_9eabe934df_k.jpg 1625w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Palacio de Viana and its twelve courtyards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Renaissance palace to the north of the city centre, famous for its <strong>twelve courtyards<\/strong> and their gardens, each with its own distinct character. Exploring them is the best way to understand <strong>The evolution of the Cordoban courtyard<\/strong> over the centuries.<\/p>\n<p>The interior houses collections of furniture, tapestries and tiles, which can be viewed on a guided tour. You can buy a ticket for the courtyards only, or a combined ticket for the courtyards and the palace.<\/p>\n\n<h2>10. The Roman Temple<\/h2>\n<p>Next to the Town Hall, between the Plazas de las Tendillas and la Corredera, the following are still preserved: <strong>reconstructed Corinthian columns<\/strong> of the Roman temple, of the <strong>1st century AD.<\/strong> It was part of the Colonia Patricia site and was discovered in the mid-20th century during municipal building works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No admission fee<\/strong>: You can see it from the street, so it\u2019s a quick stop.<\/p>\n\n<h2>11. Plaza de la Corredera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de la Corredera in C\u00f3rdoba, with its arcades\" class=\"wp-image-73809\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/plaza-de-la-corredera-g706270556_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Plaza de la Corredera, the only Castilian main square in Andalusia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>the only main square in Andalusia with a rectangular layout and Castilian-style arcades that has been preserved<\/strong>, dating from the 17th century. It has served as a market, a bullring and a venue for public events.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the market remains on the ground floor and is surrounded by bars with terraces: it\u2019s the best place to stop for a <strong>salmorejo<\/strong> and the <strong>flamenqu\u00edn<\/strong> halfway through the tour. Its regular layout contrasts with the irregular layout of the Jewish Quarter.<\/p>\n\n<h2>12. Plaza del Potro<\/h2>\n<p>It takes its name from the fountain featuring a colt at its centre, and is mentioned in <strong><em>Don Quixote<\/em><\/strong>. It retains the old <strong>Posada del Potro<\/strong>, a medieval inn that has now been converted into a centre dedicated to flamenco.<\/p>\n<p>In the same square are the <strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong> and the <strong>Julio Romero de Torres Museum<\/strong>, dedicated to the painter from C\u00f3rdoba. It is one of the liveliest squares and is situated near the river.<\/p>\n\n<h2>13. The Royal Stables<\/h2>\n<p>She founded them <strong>Philip II in the 16th century<\/strong> with a specific task: <strong>to breed the Purebred Spanish Horse<\/strong>. They occupy a building next to the Alc\u00e1zar, with columned halls and vaulted ceilings that are still in use today.<\/p>\n<p>Host <strong>equestrian shows<\/strong> which combine horse dressage and flamenco, as well as visits to the stables. As they are right next to the Alc\u00e1zar, the activities follow on from one another without the need to travel between venues.<\/p>\n\n<h2>14. The Almod\u00f3var Gate<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>best preserved<\/strong> at the gates of walled C\u00f3rdoba, of Islamic origin and flanked by turrets. It marks one of the entrances to the Jewish quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Running alongside it is a section of city wall featuring a pond and statues of <strong>Seneca<\/strong> and <strong>Averroes<\/strong>, two thinkers born in the city. It is one of the most pleasant walks in the old town.<\/p>\n\n<h2>15. The Christ of the Lanterns<\/h2>\n<p>A stone crucifix in the centre of the <strong>Capuchinos Square<\/strong>, surrounded by <strong>eight wrought-iron lanterns<\/strong> on pedestals, with hardly any other objects around them.<\/p>\n<p>It is precisely that simplicity that makes it unique, and <strong>At night, with the streetlamps lit, it changes completely<\/strong>. It\u2019s north of the city centre, near the Palacio de Viana, so they\u2019re well connected.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How to get there and organise your visit<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> The AVE high-speed train puts C\u00f3rdoba less than an hour from M\u00e1laga and around 45 minutes from Seville. By car, take the A-45 from M\u00e1laga and the A-4 from Seville or Madrid. The train and coach stations are next to each other, about a 15-minute walk from the historic centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have a day<\/strong>, focus on the area around the Mosque: start there first thing in the morning \u2014 or at 8.30 am if you want to take advantage of the free entry slot \u2014, then head to the Alc\u00e1zar and its gardens, cross the Roman Bridge and spend the rest of the time exploring the Jewish Quarter, the two narrow streets and the Plaza del Potro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve got a weekend<\/strong>, including Medina Azahara, the Palacio de Viana, the Royal Stables and the Cristo de los Faroles. We\u2019ll give you all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/que-ver-en-cordoba-en-3-dias\/\">C\u00f3rdoba in 3 days<\/a>, and if you&#8217;re travelling with your family, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/que-hacer-en-cordoba-con-ninos\/\">Things to do in C\u00f3rdoba with children<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to go:<\/strong> spring and autumn. May is the month of the Patios and the Feria, so the city gets very busy and accommodation prices rise. Summer in C\u00f3rdoba is tough: it\u2019s one of the hottest cities in Spain. You\u2019ve got the whole destination in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/cordoba\/\">C\u00f3rdoba hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Day trips to C\u00f3rdoba from M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising day trips around Andalusia. 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