• Cordoba

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  • Medieval, Moorish, Jewish, and Christian cultures merged together to form a Spanish experience 140 km Northeast of Seville.

    In town, visit the 8th century La Mezquita de Cordoba, the impressive Cathedral-Mosque, and walk the 16 arches Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) over the Guadalquivir River.

    Stroll the beautiful narrow street and small squares of the Jewish quarter filled with flowers hanging from the houses’ patios. Relax and absorb the flowers and citrus aromas in the Moorish courtyards of the Fortress of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and enjoy the beautiful collection of the museum in the 15th century Palacio de Viana.

    Watch the equestrian horses show “Passion and Spirit of the Andalusian Horse” in the Caballerizas Reales de Cordoba and relax in one of the city’s famous Hamam (Arab baths). In the evening have a local dinner enjoying the famous Tapas dishes at Plaza de Tendillas or Plaza de la Corredera.

    Visit Cordoba for one day on your way to or from Seville.

    In Cordoba’s surroundings Thetjoy.com recommends;

    • North of Cordoba, a small detour from the way to Seville, visit Las Ermitas (Hermitage of Andalusia) in the foothills of the Sierra Morena Mountain range.
    • Enjoy the tranquil and serene landscapes of the Guadalquivir Valley
    • Visit Castillo de Almodovar del Río, 22 km east of Cordoba, an 8th century Moorish military fortress with its defense walls, towers, and dungeons, where the Games of Thrones seventh season was filmed.
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