Cordoba Private Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG562069-963116
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Country: Spain
Country: Spain
Duration: 01:30 hours
Description
Discover Cordoba's Moorish marvels, from the Alcázar's medieval grandeur to the iconic Mosque-Cathedral and charming Calleja de las Flores. Unveil the city's profound historical influence.
Cordoba is a city away from the stresses of time, with its flowering gardens and white-washed walls, but it also bears witness to a unique historical heritage. Once the capital of the Moorish domain in the Iberian peninsula, it was once home to one million people and where multicultural and multiethnic artisans and scholars flourished. See the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, built along the city’s old Roman Walls of 206 BC. Arabic for “palace”, the Alcázar was a medieval fortress that was expanded to a larger palace with baths, gardens and one of the largest libraries in the West. After the conquest of Cordoba, it became the primary residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and was the site where they met Christopher Columbus before his first voyage to the Americas. Pass the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a 6th-century Islamic mosque that was built on the site of a Christian temple dating back to the Visigoths, turned back into a Catholic cathedral in 1236 after the Reconquista. Walk through the most picturesque street, the Calleja de las Flores, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994 and chosen as the most beautiful Spanish street by the magazine “Trendencias”. Come on a time travel to get to know in depth the history of Cordoba and the way it influenced Iberian destinies and the entire world.
Cordoba is a city away from the stresses of time, with its flowering gardens and white-washed walls, but it also bears witness to a unique historical heritage. Once the capital of the Moorish domain in the Iberian peninsula, it was once home to one million people and where multicultural and multiethnic artisans and scholars flourished. See the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, built along the city’s old Roman Walls of 206 BC. Arabic for “palace”, the Alcázar was a medieval fortress that was expanded to a larger palace with baths, gardens and one of the largest libraries in the West. After the conquest of Cordoba, it became the primary residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and was the site where they met Christopher Columbus before his first voyage to the Americas. Pass the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a 6th-century Islamic mosque that was built on the site of a Christian temple dating back to the Visigoths, turned back into a Catholic cathedral in 1236 after the Reconquista. Walk through the most picturesque street, the Calleja de las Flores, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994 and chosen as the most beautiful Spanish street by the magazine “Trendencias”. Come on a time travel to get to know in depth the history of Cordoba and the way it influenced Iberian destinies and the entire world.
Highlights
- Explore Cordoba's Roman origins.
- Witness Umayyad architectural splendor.
- Relive the transformative Reconquista era.
- Experience the unique coexistence of faiths.
- Navigate the city's decline post-Spanish conquest.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At Puerta del Puente, in front of the Roman Bridge, Plaza del Triunfo, s/n, 14003 Córdoba, Spain
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.