The Mosque (La Mezquita)

•Cordoba’s most famous monument and a World Heritage Site.

•Originally a pagan temple, then a Visigoth Christian Church. On the arrival of the Moors, they built a mosque on the site. When Al-Andalus was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs it was converted into a Roman Catholic church and it is now Cordoba’s Cathedral.

•It is one of the best examples of Moorish architecture in Spain and has a beautiful courtyard.

•Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10.00 am - 6.30pm
Sunday 9.00am – 10.15am and 2.00pm – 7.00pm

•Entrance price: Adults €8
Children over 10, retired visitors etc €2
Children under 10 are free

The Fortress of the Catholic Monarchs (El Alcazar de los Reyes Catolicos)

• This was one of the primary residences of Ferdinand and Isabela, the Catholic Monarchs during the height of Spain’s power in the early 16th century.

• It was originally built by the Visigoths and expanded by the Moors.

• It was used as a tribunal during the Spanish Inquisition.

• It is said that it was here that Christopher Columbus asked Ferdinand and Isabela for funding for his expedition which lead him to discover America.

• On display are some beautiful mosaics uncovered from the Corredera Square.

• The gardens are beautiful to stroll around.

• Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 2.00 pm
• Entrance price : Adults €4
Children €2
Wednesdays are free.

Medinat Al-zahara

• These are the ruins of a city built by the Caliphate of Cordoba just eight miles from the city.

• It is said he built the city for his favourite wife, Azahara.


• It was built between 936-940 AD.

• Excavations began in the 1910s and it is believed that only 10% of the original city has been uncovered.

• At the time, it was the largest city built from scratch in Western Europe, demonstrating the power of the Caliphate of Cordoba.

• It has fantastic examples of Moorish architecture.

• Entrance to the site and interpretive centre is free. Due to the fact that it’s outside Cordoba, there is a tourist bus which provides transport to and from the ruins.

On Tuesdays – Saturdays: The bus leaves the city at 10.15am and arrives back at 1.45pm and then again at 5pm until 8.30pm

On Sundays: 9.30 am until 1pm and 10.15am until 1.45pm

The bus costs €7 for adults and €3.50 for children between the ages of 5 and 12 but there are discounts for booking online.

Palacio de Viana

• Originally the residence of a noble family from the 14th century.

• The actual house itself is not all that impressive but the series of different courtyards are really beautiful and you can get a ticket just to have a wander through these.

• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am – 3pm

• Entrance price: Full visit €6 / Courtyards only €3

Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueologico)

• Displays of archeological finds from Cordoba from prehistoric times up to the Arab rule.

• Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday 9.30am – 8.30pm and Tuesdays 2.30pm – 8.30pm
Sunday 9.00am – 2.30pm

• Entrance is free for EU citizens.