# HISTORIC CENTER OF CORDOBA 7 

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, the exceptionally beautiful large historic center of Cordoba is predominantly a pedestrian zone.

Walk the cobblestoned narrow streets from the famous and unique Mezquita to discover magnificent flower-filled patios, fabulous gardens, fortresses, bridges, and monuments.

Historic Area World Heritage Site since 1984

by Salvatorecoco / CC BY-SA 3.0

# ALCÁZAR OF THE CHRISTIAN MONARCHS 7 

Set among magnificent spacious gardens the royal residence of the Christian monarchs served both as a fortress and a palace.

Don't miss the opportunity to come back to the gardens in the evening to see the illuminated fountains included in the ticket.

Fortified Palace and Park World Heritage Site: since 1984

# ROMAN BRIDGE (Puente Romano) 6 

Originally built in the early first century BC by the Romans this 247 m-long atmospheric pedestrian bridge over the Río Guadalquivir provides excellent viewing points of the bridge itself and the nearby Mezquita.

The bridge has been restored and renovated several times, in particular under Arab rule. Today only the 14th and 15th arches (counting from the Puerta del Puente) are still original.

Bridge World Heritage Site: since 1994

# Jewish Quarter (Juderia) 5

Córdoba's scenic old Jewish quarter with its whitewashed lanes and flower-decorated patios, small museums, restaurants, bars, and artisan shops is a lovely area to just wander around.

City District

# Archaeological Ensemble of Medina Azahara (Madinat Al-Zahra) 5

What you'll see today — only around 10% of Medina Azahara (literally meaning "the shining city") has been excavated and restored — is a pale version of the former glory of this majestic site, located 8 km west of Córdoba.

Medina Azahara (constructed in 936-940, sacked in a civil war in 1010) housed around 12,000 people and included ceremonial reception halls, mosques, administrative and government offices, wide-ranging gardens, residences, and luxurious baths. The site and the interesting modern museum nearby can be reached by regularly operating buses.

Ruins of a Moorish Palace-City 

#1 by Roberto Chamoso G / CC BY-SA 3.0

#2 by Sombradeparra / Public domain

# TORRE FORTALEZA (Calahorra Tower with Museo Vivo de al-Andalus) 5

Situated at the far side of the Roman Bridge, this striking climbable tower houses the small Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus which traces the history of Cordoba.

Historic Tower | Viewpoint | Museum with small Museum | World Heritage Site: since 1994

# Palacio de Viana 5

Constructed in the 15th century this remarkable palace museum is packed with art and antiques (paintings, tableware, mosaics, tapestries, tiles) and features an excellent 18th-century garden.

Small Palace

by David Baron / CC BY-SA 2.0

# Synagogue 5

This unique Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter was built in 1314 in the Mudejar style.

Synagogue

by José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Puerta del Puente 5

Located at the northern end of the Roman Bridge, this imposing triumphal arch was constructed in the sixteenth century in Renaissance style. 

Gate Completed: 1572