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  1. Córdoba (/ ˈ k ɔːr d ə b ə / KOR-də-bə; Spanish: [ˈkoɾðoβa] ⓘ), or sometimes Cordova (/ ˈ k ɔːr d ə v ə / KOR-də-və), [6] is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It is the third most populated municipality in Andalusia.

  2. Jun 6, 2024 · The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba The mosque-cathedral of Cordoba (also sometimes called Mezquita ) is the city’s emblematic monument and certainly the most impressive. Built in 785 by a Muslim emir on the ruins of a church, it has been enlarged and embellished over several centuries.

  3. Córdoba, capital of Muslim Spain, is the main city in a territory located in the centre of Andalusia. The Guadalquivir river, at its wider middle course, crosses this province from east to west and provides irrigation for a wide plain where cereals, grapevines and olive trees grow. Towards the north, the landscape becomes progressively wilder ...

  4. Aug 5, 2024 · 1. Mosque-Cathedral ‘Mezquita’. Welcome to one of the most remarkable sights in all of Spain: the Mezquita of Córdoba! Now a cathedral, this Christian religious site inhibits the site of an ancient mosque, dating back to Moorish Times when much of Spain was under Islamic rule.

  5. Córdoba's real charms unfold as you explore the winding, stone-paved lanes of the medieval city to the west, north and east of the gaudy touristic area immediately around the Mezquita, wandering between wrought-iron balconies and lamps, potted plants, overhanging trees, golden-stone buildings and verdant interior patios, emerging every few ...

  6. Aug 4, 2024 · The city of Córdoba, Spain is filled with many memorable things to do. Explore a medieval palace, go for a stroll across the Roman Bridge, see the patios decorated with colorful flowers, wander through the historic city center, and be amazed at the archways and intricate designs inside of the Mosque-Cathedral.

  7. Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.