{"id":74496,"date":"2023-02-13T22:08:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cordoba-15-type-co-videt\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:07:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:07:49","slug":"cordoba-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cordoba: 15 Great tips on What to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning a trip to Cordoba when you visit Spain? Cordoba together with <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=74324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seville<\/a>\n<\/strong> and Granada are among the most beautiful and most visited cities in Andalusia.<strong> We spent two days in Cordoba and totally fell in love with it. <\/strong>Lots of gorgeous views, great food, amazing gardens and architectural gems everywhere. Let&#8217;s take a look at what you shouldn&#8217;t miss when visiting Cordoba.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cordoba-nej-mista.jpg\" alt=\"The most beautiful view in Cordoba on the city\" class=\"wp-image-58818\" style=\"width:840px;height:560px\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Cordoba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#History_of_Cordoba_%E2%80%93_What_you_should_know\" >History of Cordoba &#8211; What you should know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#Cordoba_%E2%80%93_the_best_accommodation\" >Cordoba &#8211; the best accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#When_to_go_to_Cordoba\" >When to go to Cordoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#How_long_to_go_to_Cordoba_for\" >How long to go to Cordoba for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#15_tips_on_what_to_do_and_see_in_Cordoba\" >15 tips on what to do and see in Cordoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#1_Cordobas_Jewish_Quarter_La_Juderia_the_heart_of_the_city\" >1) Cordoba&#8217;s Jewish Quarter (La Juder\u00eda), the heart of the city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#2_Mosque-Cathedral_of_Cordoba\" >2) Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#Tip_on_how_to_avoid_queues\" >Tip on how to avoid queues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#3_Alcazar_de_los_Reyes_Cristianos\" >3) Alc\u00e1zar de los Reyes Cristianos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#4_Jewish_Synagogue_in_Cordoba\" >4) Jewish Synagogue in Cordoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#5_Chapel_of_St_Bartholomew\" >5) Chapel of St. Bartholomew<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#6_Royal_Stables_in_Cordoba\" >6) Royal Stables in Cordoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#7_Puerta_del_Puente\" >7) Puerta del Puente<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#8_Roman_bridge_from_the_1st_century_BC\" >8) Roman bridge from the 1st century BC.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#9_Calahorra_Tower\" >9) Calahorra Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#10_Viana_Palace\" >10) Viana Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#11_Check_out_the_view_from_Calleja_de_las_Flores_the_street_of_flowers\" >11) Check out the view from Calleja de las Flores, the street of flowers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#12_Explore_Cordobas_flower-filled_courtyards\" >12) Explore Cordoba&#8217;s flower-filled courtyards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#13_Roman_temple\" >13) Roman temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#14_Plaza_de_las_Tendillas\" >14) Plaza de las Tendillas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#15_Medina_Azahara\" >15) Medina Azahara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#How_to_see_everything_in_a_short_time\" >How to see everything in a short time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#Interesting_events_in_Cordoba\" >Interesting events in Cordoba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#Tip_for_a_day_trip_from_Cordoba\" >Tip for a day trip from Cordoba:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cordoba-guide\/#Map_with_points_of_interest_on_your_phone\" >Map with points of interest on your phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Cordoba_%E2%80%93_What_you_should_know\"><\/span>History of Cordoba &#8211; What you should know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The history of the town dates back to Roman times when it was known as Corduba. During 8. and the 9th century, Cordoba became the capital of the Caliphate and the centre of the Islamic world. <strong>Cordoba is therefore mainly known for its architecture, which consists of a mixture of Roman, Islamic and Christian <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elements Hotel&amp;Spa\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/elements-hotelspa\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">elements<\/a>. <\/strong>Among the most famous landmarks is the Mezquita, a mosque cathedral where you will find a literal cathedral built inside a mosque.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cordoba_%E2%80%93_the_best_accommodation\"><\/span>Cordoba &#8211; the best accommodation  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>We were really excited about our choice of hotel this year.  <strong>We stayed right in the centre at Hotel <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hesperia Cord\u00f3ba\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/hesperia-cordoba\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hesperia Cord\u00f3ba<\/a>, where you can take your dog and park your car in the hotel.  <\/strong>Parking is paid, but when we researched it, even hotels outside the centre wanted a parking fee. Parking is also available under the hotel in the garage, which is much safer than parking on the street.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hesperia Cord\u00f3ba\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/hesperia-cordoba\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hesperia Cord\u00f3ba<\/a><\/strong> also has an absolutely amazing breakfast. What I regretted was that in February there was no open roof overlooking Cordoba, but we could see the sunrise directly from our room and watch the sunrise almost from the bed.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_to_Cordoba\"><\/span>When to go to Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cordoba is one of the hottest places in Europe, so spring and autumn are the best times to visit. But most of us go to the seaside in the summer and explore Andalusia during the hottest temperatures. It can be done, I&#8217;ve been to Andalusia once during the summer too, it&#8217;s important to go sightseeing early, plan your visits to attractions well so you&#8217;re inside during the worst of the heat and most importantly always carry water with you.  <strong>Andalusia also sees a lot of tourists during the summer, so buy your tickets online in advance to avoid queues.  <\/strong>We visited Cordoba last time in February and it was great.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_to_go_to_Cordoba_for\"><\/span>How long to go to Cordoba for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cordoba is ideal for 2-3 days with a trip to the neighbouring <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=74324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seville<\/a>\n<\/strong> for a day trip. But the most interesting things can be done in one day.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_tips_on_what_to_do_and_see_in_Cordoba\"><\/span>15 tips on what to do and see in Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t get bored just walking around in Cordoba, but to make sure you don&#8217;t miss anything, use our list of places to visit and things to do in Cordoba.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cordobas_Jewish_Quarter_La_Juderia_the_heart_of_the_city\"><\/span>1) Cordoba&#8217;s Jewish Quarter (La Juder\u00eda), the heart of the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cordoba&#8217;s historic centre is entered through the Almodovar Gate, which is surrounded by high walls and bastions. This also leads you to La Juder\u00eda, the old Jewish quarter of Cordoba.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here, stroll along typical Andalusian streets with white-plastered facades and floral balconies. Don&#8217;t forget the calleja de las Flores, the most famous little street in Cordoba, which leads to a nice view of the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n<p>This district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes most of the historical monuments that you should not miss. Here you will find the cathedral mosque and the Alc\u00e1zar. We will talk more about them below.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mosque-Cathedral_of_Cordoba\"><\/span>2) Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cordoba&#8217;s Mosque-Cathedral (sometimes called the Mezquita) is the city&#8217;s emblematic monument and undoubtedly the most imposing of the city.<strong>  There are very few stranger architectural creations than this hybrid structure.  <\/strong>First it was a pagan temple, then a basilica, then a mosque and finally a cathedral. When you walk in today, at first you feel like you&#8217;re in a mosque, because the space is dominated by a long, grand column. There are 850 columns, previously there were over 1200. But in the middle of it all is the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mesito-katedrala-cordoba.jpg\" alt=\"Mosque of Cordoba Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-58819\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impressive interior of the mosque-cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_on_how_to_avoid_queues\"><\/span>Tip on how to avoid queues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Avoid the queues and buy your tickets in advance <strong>via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>,<\/strong> like we did. During the tourist season, you&#8217;ll appreciate it even more because you can skip the queue with them.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=1&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=C%C3%B3rdoba%3A%20Mezquita-Catedral%20C%C3%B3rdoba%3A%20Mezquita-Catedral%20\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alcazar_de_los_Reyes_Cristianos\"><\/span>3) Alc\u00e1zar de los Reyes Cristianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Just a few blocks from Mezquita is the Alc\u00e1zar de los Reyes Cristianos, or Palace of the Christian Kings. This palace was built in the 1300s as a fortress and later used as the residence of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand when they set out to defeat the last remaining Moorish states in southern Spain.  <strong>Today, it is one of Cordoba&#8217;s proud UNESCO heritage sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Inside the castle, only the structure remains. Especially the gardens are beautiful, where during our visit there was a wonderful smell of oranges everywhere.  <\/p>\n\n<p>History lovers must not forget the amazing frescoes from the 4th. century, discovered in the 1950s. You can also climb the tower for a beautiful view.  <strong>Again, you can buy tickets in advance via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a> (even with a guide) or on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alcazar-de-los-Reyes-Cristianos.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens of Alc&#xE1;zar de los Reyes Cristianos\" class=\"wp-image-58823\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gardens of Alc\u00e1zar de los Reyes Cristianos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Jewish_Synagogue_in_Cordoba\"><\/span>4) Jewish Synagogue in Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>It can be found &#8211; not surprisingly &#8211; in the Jewish quarter and is the only existing synagogue in Andalusia and the third best preserved in Spain. Although small, it is worth a visit, especially for the interesting decorations made of stucco plaster in the main hall.<\/p>\n\n<p>Until the expulsion of the Jews, the Jewish synagogue in Cordoba served as a temple. Later it was used as a hospital and school before being closed in the 19th century. century declared a national monument.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=cordoba%20jewish\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Chapel_of_St_Bartholomew\"><\/span>5) Chapel of St. Bartholomew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Very close to the synagogue you can find the chapel of St. Bartholomew.  <strong>This chapel is a perfect example of Mud\u00e9jar art and architecture.<\/strong>  It is located inside the Faculty of Arts and was built in 14. century. Inside you can admire the vaulted ceiling and walls decorated with typical ceramic tiles.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Royal_Stables_in_Cordoba\"><\/span>6) Royal Stables in Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>On the land belonging to the Alc\u00e1zar you will also find the royal stables (<strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismodecordoba.org\/caballerizas-reales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Las Caballerizas Reales<\/a>\n<\/strong> in Spanish), founded in 1570 by the horse-loving King Philip II. This is where the famous Andalusian horse breed originated. There are also horse shows every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Puerta_del_Puente\"><\/span>7) Puerta del Puente  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Puerta del Puente, or the gateway to the bridge, is located directly opposite the Roman Bridge in C\u00f3rdoba. It was built in 16. century on the site of ancient Roman and Moorish gates and is built of large blocks of sandstone.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Puerta-del-Puente.jpg\" alt=\"  Puerta del Puente  \" class=\"wp-image-58820\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  Puerta del Puente  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Roman_bridge_from_the_1st_century_BC\"><\/span>8) Roman bridge from the 1st century BC.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Now we&#8217;ll head to the Roman Bridge, the next obligatory stop in Cordoba (if you&#8217;re staying in the same hotel as us, you can&#8217;t miss it, you might even be looking at it from your window). The most beautiful pictures of the old town are taken from here, especially at sunrise or sunset.  <\/p>\n\n<p>When you cross the bridge from Puerta del Puenta, you will have a view over the Guadalquivir River with a view of the mosque-cathedral.  <strong>It was built in 1. century BC and was for almost 2000 years the only bridge in the city and the main entrance to Cordoba.<\/strong>  If you cross enough, you will reach the Calahorra Tower.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rimsky-most-cordoba.jpg\" alt=\"Roman bridge from the 1st century BC in Cordoba at sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-58824\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For 2000 years, this bridge was the only bridge in Cordoba and the main entrance to the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Calahorra_Tower\"><\/span>9) Calahorra Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>At the end of the Roman bridge is a defensive tower from the Muslim era, called the Calahorra.<\/p>\n\n<p>Formerly a school and prison, it is now the Al-Andalus Museum. This museum is about the coexistence of Jews, Muslims and Christians. From the tower you also have a nice view of the bridge and the river.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vez-Calahorra.jpg\" alt=\"A defensive tower from the Muslim era, called Calahorra.\" class=\"wp-image-58821\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A defensive tower from the Muslim era &#8211; Calahorra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Viana_Palace\"><\/span>10) Viana Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>We were absolutely blown away by the Viana Palace, which has 12 beautiful courtyards and gardens. Lovers of flowers &#8211; especially monsters &#8211; will find something to love here. If you love art, you will also be delighted by the impressive collection of paintings, old vessels and canvases that can be found in many of the palace&#8217;s buildings. But we left them out. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/palac-viana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58822\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Check_out_the_view_from_Calleja_de_las_Flores_the_street_of_flowers\"><\/span>11) Check out the view from Calleja de las Flores, the street of flowers.  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>As you wander the narrow streets of Cordoba&#8217;s old town, make a quick stop at Calleja de las Flores. It&#8217;s more of an alley than a street, but it&#8217;s lined with hanging planters along the walls of houses and shops that are typical of Cordoba. Once you&#8217;re there, walk all the way to the end and look towards the cathedral for an amazing view.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Explore_Cordobas_flower-filled_courtyards\"><\/span>12) Explore Cordoba&#8217;s flower-filled courtyards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>In addition to the pots hanging on the white walls of the old town, C\u00f3rdoba also has hidden inner patios full of flowers.  <\/strong>C\u00f3rdoba is one of the hottest places in Europe, and this patio was designed to keep cool even in the hot summer months.  <strong>Some of the courtyards are just full of flowers and the walls are sometimes decorated with tiles, elsewhere you will find some water features.  <\/strong>Most of them are open to the public in May, when the competition for the most beautiful patio takes place (more below).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nadvori-cordoba.jpg\" alt=\"Every May, Cordoba&#039;s courtyards compete to see which one is the most beautiful.  \" class=\"wp-image-58825\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Every May, Cordoba&#8217;s courtyards compete to see which one is the most beautiful.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Roman_temple\"><\/span>13) Roman temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The Roman temple in C\u00f3rdoba is located in front of the town hall and is not to be missed.  <strong>It was only discovered in the 1950s. years 20. century during the expansion of the town hall.  <\/strong>It is located on the corner where Claudio Marcelo and Capitulares streets intersect. It was not the only temple the city had, but it was probably the most important of all and the only one we have reports of from archaeological excavations. It is a temple with six columns and a Corinthian order, 32 metres long and 16 metres wide. Unfortunately, you can only see it from the street as there is no tour available.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Plaza_de_las_Tendillas\"><\/span>14) Plaza de las Tendillas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The Plaza de las Tendillas is nothing special at first glance, but it<strong>is extremely popular for relaxing on hot summer days. <\/strong>Here you&#8217;ll find a number of bars, restaurants and terraces where you can grab a bite to eat and just hang out. It&#8217;s especially lively in the evening, when people head out for tapas and sangria.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Medina_Azahara\"><\/span>15) Medina Azahara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Medina Azahara is located about eight kilometres west of C\u00f3rdoba and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town was built in the middle of the 10th century. century by Abd-ar-Rahman III as a manifestation of the power and strength of his kingdom. Medina Azahara was an Arab Muslim medieval city and the capital of al-Andalus &#8211; Muslim Spain.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In 1010 it was plundered during the Civil War and then abandoned. The first excavations began in 1910 and so far only 10% of the 112 hectares have been excavated and restored.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=Medina%20Azahara%20\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_see_everything_in_a_short_time\"><\/span>How to see everything in a short time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>We used our popular Hop-on Hop-off buses in Cordoba to take you around all the sights. There are two routes in Cordoba, so we recommend doing both as we did. Please note that the audio guide is in English only.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=1&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=C%C3%B3rdoba%20City%20Sightseeing%20Hop-On%20Hop-Off%20Tour\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_events_in_Cordoba\"><\/span>Interesting events in Cordoba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Festival de los Patios Cordobeses: <\/strong>competition for the most beautiful flower courtyard (May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In Cordoba, people are fond of tending the beautiful courtyards full of flower pots and amphorae with plants. To make watering easier, the owners use a long stick with a can, which allows them to reach pots at great heights. And which is the most beautiful patio in C\u00f3rdoba?<\/p>\n\n<p>This is decided by the annual flower competition <strong>Festival de los Patios Cordobeses<\/strong>, whose tradition dates back to 1921. Since 2012, it has even been part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Usually about 50 courtyards participate. There are two categories: traditional patios and modern patios. The 8 most beautiful courtyards from each category will be selected to win a cash prize.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_for_a_day_trip_from_Cordoba\"><\/span>Tip for a day trip from Cordoba:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cordoba is also a great base for visiting <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=74324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seville<\/a>\n<\/strong>, this city is only 40 minutes away by train! Alternatively, you can go to Seville by car, but I&#8217;d recommend the train as you won&#8217;t have to worry about parking, which is quite difficult in any city.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/sevilla.jpg\" alt=\"Seville\" class=\"wp-image-58829\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seville is beautiful!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_with_points_of_interest_on_your_phone\"><\/span>Map with points of interest on your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Save a map of the best places in Cordoba directly to your phone.<\/strong>  After purchase, you will receive a link to a non-public Google Map, which you can save by clicking &#8221;Follow\/Follow&#8221;. This will copy it to your Google account and display it on all devices where you use Google Maps.<\/p>\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-467ee2e6-c6dc-4479-b33f-8487985ca8b7\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.simpleshop.cz\/6wW2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #ff0000; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">St\u00e1hnout mapu nejlep\u0161\u00edch m\u00edst v Cordob\u011b za 59 K\u010d (cena jedn\u00e9 \u2615\ufe0f)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 When to go to Cordoba. \u2705 Where to stay. \u2705 15 tips for the best activities and sights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":74201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"\u2705 When to go to Cordoba. \u2705 Where to stay. \u2705 List of the 15 best activities and sights. \u2705 Tips on how to skip the queues.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"Cordoba","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[378],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-74496","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-spain"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cordoba-vychod-slunce.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74496"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74496\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":76370,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74496\/revisions\/76370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}