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    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba; Places to visit in Cordoba

    Are You Wondering Which Places To Visit in Cordoba?

    Cordoba is a city where there are many places with tourist sites that can be visited depending on the number of days you decide to spend there. Some sites have free access and others require payment to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Here is a list of the top 10 tourist attractions you can see in Cordoba.

    We also recommend you to plan in advance the reservation of some of the tourist sites to enjoy without worries.

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    1. Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1984, and construction began in the year 785
      • It was the largest mosque in the world, with a capacity for 20,000 people
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 13 €
      • Reduced admission: 10 € ( >65 y/o, students from 15 to 26 y/o and holders of the “Youth Card”)
      • Reduced admission: 7 € (Children from 10 to 14 y/o and people with disabilities)
      • Reduced admission: 5 € (Large family members)
      • Free access: under 10 y/o and very severely disabled persons
      • BELL TOWER: 3 €
      • NIGHT TOUR “THE SOUL OF CORDOBA”: 20 €
    4. SCHEDULE
      • MOSQUE-CATHEDRAL:
        • November-February:
          • Monday to Friday: From 10 am to 02 pm // From 04 pm to 06 pm
          • Saturdays: From 10 am to 06 pm
          • Sundays and Holidays: From 8:30 am to 11:30 am // From 04 pm to 06 pm
        • March-October:
          • Monday to Saturday: From 10 am to 07 pm
          • Sundays and Holidays: From 8:30 am to 11:30 am // From 03 pm to 07 pm
      • BELL TOWER: From 9:30 am every half hour until 6:30 pm opening days and times vary depending on season and events
      • NIGHT TOUR “THE SOUL OF CORDOBA”: 08 pm and 09:30 pm Two tours per day opening days and times vary depending on season and events
      • The opening days and times may be modified on an exceptional basis when special events are held
      • Monday to Saturday: From 8:30 am to 9:30 am free visit. Except on day of extraordinary celebration
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    2. Medina-Azhara

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba; Places to visit in Cordoba
    1. DESCRIPTION
      • The archaeological remains of a city that existed during the conquest of the islamic empire
      • Only 10% of what was the ancient city of “Cordoba la Vieja” can be seen. The rest of the city that is still under the ground is known to exist thanks to infrared aerial photographs, where monuments, buildings and streets are revealed
      • On the outskirts of Cordoba
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING Free
        • To access the site you must take a shuttle bus from the parking lot of Medina Azahara, tickets can be purchased on the same bus
      • Bus: Go to the bus stop “Parada bus Madinat Al-Zahra”
        • From Tuesday to Sunday with departures at 10:15 am and 11 am
        • Additional buses may be available during the high season from April to June and September to October
        • RESERVE YOUR BUS SEAT website only in Spanish
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 2.5 €
      • Reduced admission: 1.5 € (Children from 5 to 12 y/o and over 65 y/o)
      • Free access: Entrance to the site is free for EU residents
      • Non-EU citizens must pay 1.5 € per person

    1. SCHEDULE
      • From April 1 to June 30:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09 am to 07 pm
        • From 07 pm to 10 pm night visits (only the site remains open, the museum will be closed during these hours) only from May 16 to June 30 From May 16 to June 15 only on Fridays and Saturdays
        • Sundays, public holidays and Mondays on the eve of public holidays: From 09 am to 03 pm
      • From July 1 to September 15:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09 am to 03 pm
        • From 08 pm to midnight (only the site remains open, the museum will be closed during these hours)
        • Sundays, public holidays and Mondays on the eve of public holidays: From 09 am to 03 pm
      • From September 16 to December 31:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09 am to 06 pm
        • Sundays, public holidays and Mondays on the eve of public holidays: From 09 am to 03 pm
      • All Mondays: Closed
    2. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    3. Alcazar de los reyes Cristianos

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba; Places to visit in Cordoba
    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It was declared a Historic Monument in 1931 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994
      • Its gardens have a large area of approximately 55,000 sq m (590,000 sq ft), these gardens are divided into three large areas: High Garden, which is located between the Tower of the Lions and the eastern facade of the Royal Stables, the Middle Garden and finally the Lower Garden which is the largest of the three.
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 1hr: 1.9 € / 24hrs: 16 € 4 min walk
      • Bus: Lines 3 and 12 “Mártires stop”3 min walk or “Puerta del Puente stop”4 min walk
      • ——> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 5 €
      • Reduced admission: 2.5 € (Students with ID)
      • Guided Visit: 15 €
      • Free access: People over 65 y/o and Children under 13 y/o
    4. SCHEDULE
      • SUMMER OPENING HOURS (June 15 – September 15):
        • From Tuesday to Sunday: From 08 am to 02:45 pm
        • Last session: 02 pm; Last access: 02:15 pm
      • WINTER OPENING HOURS (September 16 – June 14):
        • From Tuesday to Friday: From 08:15 am to 08 pm Last session 07:15 pm; Last access 07:30 pm
        • Saturdays: From 09:30 am to 06 pm Last session 05:15 pm; Last admission 05:30 pm
        • Sundays and Holidays: From 08:15 am to 02:45 pm Last session 02 pm; Last access 02:15 pm
      • Mondays: Closed
      • FREE ACCESS DAYS:
        • February 28, September 8, September 27 and December 17
        • Non-Holidays: Thursdays from 06 pm in winter and 12 pm in summer
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • Tickets can be obtained at the center’s entrance ticket office

    4. Roman Bridge

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba; Places to visit in Cordoba
    1. DESCRIPTION
      • The Roman Bridge of Cordoba has appeared in multiple recordings: films, documentaries and series such as the famous series “Game of Thrones”
      • It was built in the 1st century BC
      • One of the most important entrances to the city from places in the south of the Peninsula. In fact, it was the only way to cross the Guadalquivir river without using a boat
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    5. Plaza de la Corredera

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • This square has been used for many celebrations, among them it was used for bullfights
      • During the Middle Ages, various inquisitions were carried out, such as torture and public executions
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 1hr: 1.6 € / 24hrs: 17.5 € 6 min walk
      • Bus: Line C2 “Plaza de la Corredera stop” or “Rodríguez Marín stop” 2 min walk
      • ——> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    6. La Juderia

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Cordoba; Places to visit in Cordoba
    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Is an old Jewish quarter, where there are several monuments, buildings and small squares, where there is a lot of history to discover and places that will leave you impressed
      • There are essential places to visit such as: La casa Andalusí, Sepharad’s House, the Tiberiades Square and the Synagogue of Cordoba
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 1hr: 1.9 € / 24hrs: 16 € 6 min walk to the Synagogue, La Casa Andalusi and Sepharad’s House
        • 3 min walk to the Tiberiades Square
      • Bus:
        • Lines 3 and 12 “Doctor Fleming stop”5 min walk to the Synagogue, La Casa Andalusi and Sepharad’s House
          • 4 min walk to the Tiberiades Square
        • Lines 2, 3, 6, 12 and 42 “Glorieta Cruz Roja stop”3 min walk to the Synagogue, La Casa Andalusi and Sepharad’s House
          • 5 min walk to the Tiberiades Square
      • ——> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
    3. PRICES
      • La Casa Andalusi:
        • General admission: 4 €
        • Group tickets (+15 max): 3 €
      • Sepharad’s House:
        • General admission: 4 €
      • Tiberiades Square: Free access
      • Synagogue of Cordoba: Free access

    1. SCHEDULE
      • La Casa Andalusi:
        • Open every day: From 10 am to 07:30 pm
      • Sepharad’s House:
        • From Monday to Saturday: From 10 am to 07 pm
        • Sundays and Holidays: From 11 am to 06 pm
      • Tiberiades Square:
        • 24/7
      • Synagogue of Cordoba:
        • From September 16 to June 15:
          • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09 am to 09 pm (except on days when cultural events are held, which will be until 08:30 pm)
          • Sundays, Public Holidays and Mondays before public holidays: From 09 am to 03 pm
        • From June 16 to September 15:
          • From Tuesday to Sunday, Public Holidays and Mondays before public holidays: From 09 am to 03 pm
        • Mondays: closed (except public holidays)
        • Open on all Public Holidays, including Local Holidays (September 8 and October 24)
        • Closed on Public Holidays: January 1 and 6, May 1 and December 24, 25 and 31
    2. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    7. Calleja de las Flores

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It is a very narrow street where the neighbors of the area hang some flowerpots hooked to the walls
      • Was a finalist in a competition to choose the 46 most beautiful streets in the world
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    8. Torre de la Calahorra

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • During the 18th century it was used as a prision for foreign soldiers
      • It served as a fortification and shield for protection against possible attacks and invasions
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 4.5 €
      • Reduced admission: 3 € (Students with Youth Card and retirees)
      • Group admission: 3 € (+15 max)
    4. SCHEDULE
      • Torre de la Calahorra / Vivo de al-Andalus Museum:
        • In October, March, April and May: From 10 am to 07 pm
        • In November, December, January and February: 10 am to 06 pm
        • In June, July, August and September: From 10 am to 02 pm // From 04:30 pm to 08:30 pm
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    9. Viana Palace

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It is a building of Roman and Arabian style
      • This palace stands out not for its buildings, but for its 12 courtyards, one garden and one “Casa Vivida”, being the “Patio de los Gatos” the oldest in the city
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission (Interior + Patios)Winter season: 11 € // Summer season: 12 €
      • Reduced admission (Only Interior)Winter season: 7 € // Summer season: 8 €
      • People with disabilities (Interior + Patios) and (Only Interior)Winter season: 6 € // Summer season: 7 €
      • Free access: Children under 10 y/o (Interior + Patios) and (Only Interior)
    4. SCHEDULE
      • From September to June:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 10 am to 07 pm
        • Sundays and Holidays: From 10 am to 03 pm
      • From July to August:
        • From Tuesday to Sunday: From 09 am to 03 pm
        • Mondays: Closed
        • Some Mondays and other days are open with special hours
        • Closed on Public Holidays: January 1 and 6, March 29 and December 25
        • MORE INFO ABOUT SPECIAL SCHEDULES website only in Spanish
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    10. Santa Marina Church

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest as a National Historic-Artistic Monument since 1931
      • Is a fortified church with a gothic-arabic style
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • From Monday to Sunday: From 08:30 am to 12 pm // From 06 pm to 08 pm
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    FAQs About Traveling to Cordoba

    1. What is the best time to visit Cordoba with few tourists?

     If you want to avoid large crowds when visiting Cordoba, we recommend you to come in autumn, where you will not find too much tourism and you will be able to see the tourist sites more comfortably.

    2. What is the best and the worst season for visiting Cordoba?

    The best season to visit Cordoba is during the spring, where rainfall is almost inexistent and the temperature still reaches 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) on average, but with some days reaching over 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) during the month of May

    The worst weather in Cordoba is during the months of June, July and August, where the heat both during the day and night can be unbearable. With extreme heat waves that can reach up to 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) 

    3. Are there any specific dress codes for visiting religious sites in Cordoba?

    While there is no strict dress code, it is advisable to dress modestly when visiting religious sites such as cathedrals or churches out of respect for their significance.

    During the peak season, which is usually in May, we recommend to book tickets online in advance for some tourist attractions like the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Viana Palace and excursion to Medina-Azahara.

    5. Are there any famous landmarks or attractions near Cordoba worth visiting?

    Yes, within a short distance from the city of Cordoba, you can explore iconic landmarks like: Zuheros, a mountain village with amazing walking routes and a “Bat Cave”; and Almodovar del Rio, where you can enjoy incredible views from its 8th century castle.

    6. How can I get around Cordoba easily?

    Cordoba has an amazing public transportation system, but we recommend walking within the city, since all major tourist sites are not far from each other.