Monuments in Córdoba city, province of CÓRDOBA, Spain.

Mezquita - Mosque

C/ de Torrijos s/n

14004 Córdoba

Tlf: 95 747.05.12

The mosque was built from 780, on the site of the Visigothic church of St-Vincent, and successively extended by the addition of new naves until 987 when it had its current dimensions.The mosque is without doubt a masterpiece of Muslim art.

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

C/ Caballerizas Reales s/n

14004 Córdoba

Tlf: 95 748.50.01

Built in the 14C by Alfonso XI, the walls of this fortress were the witnesses to a meeting between Christopher Columbus and the Catholic Monarchs in 1486, as well as to the scheming of the Inquisition which was based there until 1821.

Medina Azahara

A 8 km - Direccion Palma del Río

14029 Córdoba

Digs have uncovered the remains of a very rich town established by Abd-er-Rahman III from 936 and pillaged by the Berbers in 1013.

Viana´s Palace

Plaza de Don Gorne 2

14001 Córdoba

Tlf: 95 748 .01.3

This palace was successively extended between the 14C and the 19C, which gives you an idea of the changes in civil architecture in Cordoba in this period You will be at the heart of a unique and surprising group of buildings on an area of about 6.500 m2.

Walls and Almodóvar gate

C/ Cairuán

14004 Córdoba

Originally Arab the Almodóvar gate underwent serious restoration in the 19C and an internal crenellated facade was added. To the left of the gate notice the statue of Seneca. Don't miss the night time illuminations.

Roman Bridge

Puente Romano

14009 Córdoba

This bridge crosses the River Guadalquivir between the bridge gate and the Calahorra Tower. Built under Augustus, it has been rebuilt many times, especially under the Arabs.

Porte du Pont

Puente Romano

14003 Córdoba

This gate resembles mostly an arc de triomphe but that was not its main function. Built in the 16C if followed a classical plan with large Doric columns, an entablature, a frieze and a curved frontispiece decorated with a shield held by two warriors.

Roman Temple

Plaza de Maimónides

14004 Córdoba

The impressive columns that carve into the sky are the last remains of this 1st century temple, making an arresting sight. The cannelated columns are crowned with a Corinthian capital.

Maimonides Monument

Córdoba

The Monument to Maimónides, summit of the Cordovan Jewish thought and that as Aberroes tried to conciliate philosophy and religion, is a statue made by the escultor Amadeo Ruiz Elm trees.

Roman Mausoleum

Paseo de la Victoria

14008 Córdoba

During the course of works in 1993 this Roman mausoleum was found in the Victoria gardens. This solid circular construction from the 1st century dates from the Roman era, an age of splendour for Cordoba.

Monument to Manolete

Plaza del Conde Priego

14001 Córdoba

On the square of the Conde Priego, opposite the Fernandine church of Santa Marina de Aguas Santas, stands the monument to Manolete (1917-1947), this legendary bullfighter spent his early years in the district of Santa Marina.

Palace of Exhibitions and Conferences

C/ de Torrijos

14004 Córdoba

The Palace of Exhibitions is in the old St Sebastian's hospital. It was then a centre for Exhibitions and today houses the Tourist Office.

Synagogue

C/ Judíos 20

14004 Córdoba

Tlf: 95 720.29.28

This is with the two synagogues in Toledo, one of the rare medieval synagogues still existing in Spain. Built at the start of the 14C it is small and is in the form of a square open on one side to a stand reserved for women.

Calahorra Tower

Puente Romano

14009 Córdoba

Tlf: 95 729.39.29

Situated at the extreme south of the Roman bridge, this Arab fortress was originally made up of two towers joined by an arch.

Triunfo de San Rafael

Plaza del Triunfo

14003 Córdoba

The «triumph» is the most spectacular in Cordoba and was built in 18C. The archangel is on top of the column and presides over this monument decorated with various allegorical figures.