1. Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita)
A forest of red and white striped arches built from the 8th century, with a Renaissance cathedral inserted in its centre.
2. The Jewish Quarter (Judería)
Whitewashed lanes, the Calleja de las Flores and one of Spain’s few surviving medieval synagogues.
3. Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
A fortress-palace with terraced gardens and pools, where Ferdinand and Isabella received Columbus.
4. Roman Bridge
The bridge across the Guadalquivir, best at sunset with the Mezquita behind.
5. Patios of Córdoba
Flower-filled courtyards, at their best during the May festival, when many private patios open to visitors.
6. Medina Azahara
The ruins of a 10th-century palace city just outside Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. Palacio de Viana
A palace with twelve patios, open all year.
Day trips from Córdoba
- Medina Azahara: about 20 minutes by car or tour bus.
- Seville: about 45 minutes by AVE.
- Almodóvar del Río castle: about 30 minutes by car.
What to eat
- Salmorejo (Córdoba’s own)
- Flamenquín
- Rabo de toro
- Montilla-Moriles wine
Tip: Córdoba is one of the hottest cities in Europe in July and August.
Planning to stay longer? Read our full Córdoba guide.
