Weekend Guide · Spain
Weekend in Córdoba
Córdoba — once the capital of Moorish al-Andalus and one of the largest cities in the world in the 10th century, today a compact Andalusian gem centred on the breathtaking Mezquita-Catedral..
Arrive & Explore Córdoba
Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
A UNESCO World Heritage former mosque with a forest of red-and-white striped arches and a Renaissance cathedral built at its centre — one of the world's most extraordinary religious buildings
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
Fortified medieval palace with Mudejar architecture and terraced gardens overlooking reflecting pools
Puente Romano
A restored Roman bridge across the Guadalquivir, offering the classic view of the Mezquita's bell tower
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Judería (Jewish Quarter)
Whitewashed maze of flower-filled alleys around Calleja de las Flores, home to one of Spain's few surviving medieval synagogues
Palacio de Viana
A noble palace built around twelve distinct courtyard gardens, the best introduction to Córdoba's famous patios
Medina Azahara
UNESCO-listed ruins of a vast 10th-century palace-city built by the Caliphate, just outside Córdoba
Local Tips
- 1Spain suits most budgets, with a similar overall cost range to Italy.
- 2Spain is very safe overall — violent crime against tourists is rare.