Cordoba is a modern city with a splendid past. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the thousand-year old historic quarter of the city displays the splendour of the Moors who embellished Cordoba with gorgeous palaces and buildings. A cultural tour in Cordoba will take you to the wonderful historical and archaeological sites of the historic city.

Cordoba is also a popular cultural and entertainment centre of Andalusia. Not to be missed the lively Flamenco performances, the main attraction of the cultural scene of Cordoba.

Attractions of Holiday in Cordoba

Explore the Historic Quarter
Under the Islamic Caliphate, Cordoba flourished as a centre of art, architecture and learning. The splendour of medieval Cordoba is preserved in its historic quarter. The key highlight of the old city is the Great Mosque-Cathedral. One of the finest in the Islamic world, the mosque is noted for its lavish prayer hall comprising of a forest of columns. After its conversion into a Cathedral following the Reconquest, several Christian elements were added to the Moorish structure. Nonetheless, the Great Mosque-Cathedral has retained its Islamic features that have been blended harmoniously with the Baroque and Plateresque elements.

Cordoba had a sizeable Jewish population during the middle ages. The Jewish quarter of Cordoba with its narrow streets with whitewashed buildings adorned with grilles and tiles is a short walk from the Great Mosque. The Synagogue is a major attraction of the Jewish Quarter.

The Alcazar Fortress, the residence of the catholic monarchs in Cordoba after the Reconquest, is another attractive monument of Cordoba. The palace-fortress later became the Inquisition headquarter of Spain. Apart from the gorgeous palace, it is worth exploring the luxurious garden surrounding.

Visit the Museums
Museums are scattered across Cordoba. The Archaeology Museum housed in a Renaissance palace displays artifacts recovered from the ancient sites of Cordoba. The Diocesan Museum of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Museum, Julio Romero de Torres Museum and Patios Museum are popular destinations of art aficionados in Cordoba. The Bullfighting Museum provides an insight into the bullfighting tradition of Andalusia.

Gastronomic Tour
The old quarter of Cordoba is home to some of the finest tapas bars of the city. A number of fine dining restaurants are located in the city centre where you can sample local as well as international delicacies. Apart from the traditional Spanish dishes, the major gastronomic specialties of Andalusia worth trying in Cordoba include cured meats, stews, fish and cheese.

Activities
There are ample scope for activities such as hiking, paragliding and climbing in the nature parks in the province of Cordoba.


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