Córdoba is one of the Andalusian cities that best shows the mixture of the three cultures that stepped on its lands in the same space of time: Muslim, Christian and Jewish. There are many places that you will have to visit when you step on the Caliphate city, for this reason, from Toursgratis.com, we have made this list for you so that you know what you can visit in Córdoba for free. Pay close attention and take good note because we started.
- Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
- Sinagoga de Córdoba
- Patios de Córdoba
- La Judería
- Plaza de la Corredera
- Medina Azahara
- Puente romano de Córdoba
Best place to visit
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is the most important building in the western Islamic world and an emblem of the city. We are talking about the second largest mosque in the world, after Mecca, until the Blue Mosque in Istanbul was built.
Tiene una superficie de 23.400 metros cuadrados y más de 1.300 columnas. Para visitar este espacio necesitarás más de 1 hora. Otro aspecto sorprendente de este lugar es que se trata de una mezquita y una catedral lo que representa la convivencia de diferentes religiones en el mismo templo. Otra curiosidad es que el mihrab de la mezquita no está orientado a la Meca sino al sur, al igual que la Gran Mezquita de Damasco.
Aunque la entrada general a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba tiene un coste, si lo haces de lunes a sábado en horario de 8:30 a 9:30 horas, la podrás visitar de manera gratuita.
Sinagoga de Córdoba
It has an area of 23,400 square meters and more than 1,300 columns. To visit this space you will need more than 1 hour. Another surprising aspect of this place is that it is a mosque and a cathedral, which represents the coexistence of different religions in the same temple. Another curiosity is that the mihrab of the mosque is not oriented to Mecca but to the south, like the Great Mosque of Damascus.
Although the general entrance to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba has a cost, if you do it from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., you can visit it for free.
Patios de Córdoba
If we talk about Córdoba we have to mention its patios. We are referring to spaces that are located in the old part of the city and that the residents who live there decorate with geraniums and lots of colour. Many of the patios also have a small fountain that is used to water the plants.
To visit these unique spaces, we recommend that you first check if the entrance door is open. If so, do not hesitate to enter and photograph all the decoration. The neighbors are very proud of their patios and welcome visits. In the same way, if you don't want to get lost in the city, take a look at our Free Tour through the Patios de Córdoba.
La Judería
A set of narrow and labyrinthine streets are those that make up the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba. It is a perfect place to shelter from the sun during the summer months and to get to know one of the most beautiful areas of the historic center of the Caliphate city.Here you will see whitewashed houses, balconies full of geraniums, many curious tourists and monuments where you will have to stop like the synagogue or the statue of Maimonides. Nor can you miss one of the most beautiful and photographed streets in Córdoba: Calleja de las Flores. A space surrounded by geraniums where you will have a curious panoramic view of the Tower of the Mosque.
Get to know these and many other places with our Jewish Quarter Tour of Córdoba, a trip to the past where we will delve into the three cultures of Córdoba: Jewish, Arab and Christian.
Plaza de la Corredera
The Plaza de la Corredera is the only rectangular Plaza Mayor in all of Andalusia. In fact, its structure is more common than that found in Madrid or in other Castilian cities.
Esta plaza se construyó en el siglo XVI aunque más tarde ha sido renovada varias veces. Hoy en día es un lugar de encuentro entre los locales y turistas para tomar café. También acoge espectáculos en determinadas épocas del año como el Carnaval o la Noche Blanca del Flamenco.
Si quieres una experiencia única, no dudes en sentarte en una terraza de la plaza y tomar un café al atardecer. El precio será un poco más elevado debido a la ubicación, pero merecerá la pena.
Medina Azahara
Medina Azahara is a city that is 8 kilometers from Córdoba. According to historians, its construction symbolizes the power of Caliph Abderramán III. The city is divided into two areas, the medina and the alcázar or palace. Thanks to the excavation work, you can see the different areas and some spaces such as the houses, the balconies or the central area of the palace.
If you are a citizen of the European Union you can visit Medina Azahara for free from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here to find out about our excursion to Medina Azahara.
Puente romano de Córdoba
Another of the places to visit Córdoba is its Roman bridge. This bridge was built at the beginning of the 1st century AD. so that citizens could cross the Guadalquivir river. On one side is the Puerta del Puente, which was one of the walls that surrounded the city and the point of entry to it from the south.
ACurrently it is possible to go up to a viewpoint from where you can get beautiful views of the Jewish quarter, the Mosque, the Guadalquivir river and the Torre de Calahorra.
With our Essential Córdoba Free Tour you will have the opportunity to learn much more in depth about the history of the city's Roman bridge and other enclaves of interest.
