{"id":20,"date":"2023-06-03T19:26:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T17:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infocordoba.com\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2023-06-10T19:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T17:46:58","slug":"cordoba-monuments-and-attractions-by-infocordoba-the-mosque-the-alcazar-and-jewish-quarter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infocordoba.com\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Cordoba Monuments and Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Major Monuments:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The Mosque-Cathedral (***)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mosque of Cordoba was built during the 9th and 10th centuries and consecrated as the cathedral in 1236. A Jewel of Hispanics art, the Mezquita, with its 850 columns, double arches and Byzantine mosaics, is a legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate in Spain. In the center of its forest of columns rises a 16th-century cathedral. [read more about Mosque of Cordoba.]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos (*)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alcazar palace was built in the 13th century by King Alfonso XI, and until the late 15th century, the kings of Spain used the Alcazar as a royal residence. The palace has two courtyards and Arab baths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On display in the Inquisition Tower are impressive 2ndC Roman mosaics-discovered in Corredera Square-and a 3rdC Roman sarcophagus carved from one piece of marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renaissance gardens, refreshed by abundant fountains and pools, are in Arab style. Statues of the kings of Spain are contemporary. [read more about Alcazar of Cordoba]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jewish Quarter (**)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Mosque-Cathedral along the city wall, its medieval streets have a distinctly Moorish flair to them, reminiscent of the Jews’ prosperity under the Caliphate of Cordoba. This neighborhood’s history is a history of the Caliphate and of the West. Of special interest are the Synagogue and Souk. [read more about the Jewish Quarters in Cordoba.]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Roman Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to the City Hall are some of the columns, the foundation and altar of Cordoba’s Roman temple, probably dedicated to the Emperor Augustus [read more about Roman temple <\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medina Azahara (Medinat al-Zahra)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ancient capital of Al-Andalus at the height of the Umayyad Caliphate’s power, Medina Azahara (Medinat al-Zahra)<\/a> was built 11 km west of Cordoba beginning in about 941. Today 10% of the city has been excavated, including Abd al-Rahman III’s palace, and the large archaeological site makes a great excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Monuments and Sights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n