Cordoba, the route of the cultures

Walking through the streets of Cordoba is like going from one period in history to another. This city in Andalusia has a unique wealth of monuments. Its historic centre has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and for much more than the Great Mosque.

Over the centuries, the different peoples and cultures who settled in Cordoba left a priceless legacy of monuments in the streets of the city. This city in Andalusia held the whole of Europe in thrall during the Middle Ages. When you see its outstanding heritage, you will understand why.

The most important monument in Cordoba is its Great Mosque, which is considered the most important Islamic monument in the West and is unquestionably one of the world's most fascinating works of art. Its "forest" of columns, its two-tone arches and its decor, along with the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements of the Christian cathedral built within it, make this a unique and exceptional architectural site.
 
In addition to the Great Mosque you will find other magnificent buildings in this city. A gentle stroll around the historic centre will take you to the Alcázar palace of the Christian Monarchs, with its beautiful gardens, its Moorish baths, and the Mosaic Room, where you can see the wonderful collection of Roman mosaics found beneath Plaza de la Corredera square.
 
Head for the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter where you can admire the beautiful plasterwork of its synagogue. Also worth visiting are the archaeological site of Medina Azahara, the typical Cordoban courtyards at Viana Palace, the Posada del Potro inn, mentioned in "Don Quixote", the Baroque convent of La Merced, the Calahorra Tower...