Cordoba Jewish Quarter
The Juderia (Jewish Quarter) is a maze of whitewashed alleys, flower-filled patios, and the only surviving medieval synagogue in Andalusia (free). Free to walk.
Palace in Cordoba
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
The Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos is a 14th-century fortress with terraced gardens, reflecting pools, and the tower where Ferdinand and Isabella met Columbus before his first voyage. Entry is paid at a modest price (free on some mornings, check locally). The gardens are the highlight, with tiered fountains and citrus trees. Budget travelers visit during a free period or pay the small ticket for one of the most pleasant palace gardens in Andalusia.
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Mezquita-Cathedral
The Mezquita is a former mosque converted into a cathedral, famous for its forest of red and white horseshoe arches. Entry is paid.
Plaza de las Tendillas
Cordoba's main commercial square and the hub of modern city life. Free to enjoy, the equestrian statue in the center and the surrounding early 20th-century architecture make it a pleasant stopping point between the old Jewish Quarter and the shopping streets.
Roman Bridge of Cordoba
The Roman Bridge spans the Guadalquivir River south of the Mezquita, a 16-arch stone bridge rebuilt multiple times since Roman times. Free to cross.
Roman Temple Cordoba
The remains of a 1st-century Roman temple with reconstructed Corinthian columns standing in a small square near the city hall. Free to view from the surrounding streets at any hour, the illuminated columns at night are one of Cordoba's most striking historical fragments.
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