Written by LenR on January 12, 2009
- The Jewish Quarter is the best-known part of Cordoba's historic centre, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 and is one of the largest in Europe. To the northwest of the...
Written by Owen Lipsett on January 24, 2006
- History literally surrounds you in Córdoba in the form of innumerable buildings attesting to the various cultures that have influenced the city. Despite, or perhaps because of, their individual majesty, there’s nowhere that provides a...
Written by UK Flower Girl on April 15, 2004
- Where does one even start with the Mezquita? There is so much information out there that I don’t want to write the same boring thing as usual. It is such a remarkable building...
Written by UK Flower Girl on April 15, 2004
- After spending the night in Madrid, we ventured down to Estacion RENFE Chamartin (train station, RENFE is the Spanish national railways) in the north of Madrid to pick up our "Coche de alquiler" (rental car)...
Written by Spaniola on March 21, 2006
- This is one of Andalucia's most visited monuments. Not comparable to the splendour of the Mezquita, it's more of an ongoing archaeological dig. Only about one-tenth of the former palatial city has been uncovered. It...
Written by Spaniola on March 21, 2006
- A good way of saving money and a great encouragement to see all on offer is to buy a Cordoba card. This gives you free admission to many places and a percentage off on others.
You...
Written by Spaniola on March 21, 2006
- This is a fascinating place, whether you like gardens (like me) or you don't (like my husband and sons.) There are interests for everyone. The whole set-up is dedicated to plant study and is responsible...
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