🗺️ Where to go in Cordoba: a route through 25 main places

The first stop in Cordoba is usually the Mosque-Cathedral. A ticket here costs 15 € (as of 09/2026, official website), and on weekday mornings admission is free.

The city is compact: from the Roman Bridge to the Palace of Viana you can walk in half an hour. In two days here you can really see traces of three cultures: Roman, Arab, and Christian.

Below are 25 places in Cordoba with facts: what they are, when they're open, how much admission costs, and how to get there.

Ad: this article contains affiliate links, we earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.

How to see Cordoba in two days

💡 In short:

Get to the Mosque-Cathedral in the morning, while admission is free and there are no lines.
Walk through the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and the Alcazar in one day.
Set aside half a day for Medina Azahara, it's outside the city.
Prices and hours: 09/2026, verified on the official Mosque-Cathedral website

#	Place	What it is
1	Mosque-Cathedral	a mosque and cathedral under one roof
2	Roman Bridge	a 1st-century bridge over the Guadalquivir
3	Column of the Archangel Raphael	a Baroque monument to the city's patron saint
4	Calahorra Tower	a fortress and museum of al-Andalus
5	Jewish Quarter	the Jewish quarter with narrow streets
6	14th-century Synagogue	a synagogue with Mudéjar ornamentation
7	Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs	a palace-fortress with gardens
8	Royal Stables	an Andalusian horse school and show
9	Medina Azahara	ruins of the caliphs' palace city
10	Albolafia Mill	a water mill by the Roman Bridge
11	Capuchin Square	a quiet courtyard of a former monastery
12	Plaza de las Tendillas	the main square with an equestrian monument
13	Plaza del Colón	a round square with a fountain
14	Archaeological Museum of Cordoba	a collection from the Iberians to the Moors
15	Roman Temple Ruins	Corinthian columns in the center
16	Palace of Merced	a Baroque palace with a church
17	Palace of Viana	patios and the Cajasur bank collection
18	Church of Santa Marina	13th-century Gothic and Mudéjar
19	Botanical Garden	a rose garden and arboretum by the river
20	Roman Mausoleum	a 1st-century tomb on Paseo de la Victoria
21	Caliphal Baths	a 10th-century underground hammam
22	Julio Romero de Torres Museum	paintings of Andalusian women
23	Fosforito Flamenco Museum	the history of flamenco in the Posada del Potro
24	Manolete Monument	a monument to the bullfighter by the Church of Santa Marina
25	Cordoba Zoo	one of the first zoos in Spain

1. Mosque-Cathedral

Aerial view of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

The Mosque-Cathedral combines a mosque and a cathedral under one roof. The mosque was built on the site of a Visigothic basilica, and centuries later a Christian church was placed inside it. A forest of columns made of jasper, marble, and granite supports the red-and-white arches that people recognize from photos even if they've never been to Cordoba.

The mosque took almost two centuries to build and was expanded under each caliph. The prayer hall is lit by hundreds of columns, with red-and-white striped arches visible between them. The Christian cathedral was built directly into the hall, so Moorish arches sit side by side with a Renaissance nave and Gothic vaults. Visitors also look at the carved mahogany choir, the golden mihrab, and the chapels along the walls. A bell tower rises from the outer wall, a former minaret topped with a statue of the Archangel Raphael, the patron saint of Cordoba.

In front of the entrance lies the Patio de los Naranjos, a courtyard with orange trees and a fountain. If you want to save money, come during the free morning window and start with the far halls: by midday the center gets crowded.

A ticket costs 15 €, a reduced ticket is 12 € (as of 09/2026, official website). On weekday mornings admission is free, but not for groups. During the day the cathedral is open from 10:00 to 19:00, and ticket sales stop half an hour before closing.

How to get there: buses 3 and 12, Puerta del Puente stop.
Who it's for: first-time visitors who want to see the main UNESCO site.
The catch: in high season there's a line at the entrance, so buy your ticket in advance.

2. Roman Bridge

Roman Bridge in Cordoba with the Mosque-Cathedral in the background

The Roman Bridge has connected the banks of the Guadalquivir for almost two thousand years. It was built in the 1st century and became part of the Augustan road from Rome to Cadiz. At the southern end stands the Calahorra Tower, and opposite it rise the Puerta del Puente gates, the entrance to the old town.

The bridge rests on massive stone piers with arches between them. In the middle stands a marble column with the Archangel Raphael, the patron saint of Cordoba. You can walk across the bridge around the clock for free. The gates themselves are only open on weekdays and on weekend mornings.

How to get there: on foot from the Mosque-Cathedral through the Puerta del Puente, 5 minutes (on the map).
Who it's for: for a sunset stroll and a view of the Mosque-Cathedral from the water.

3. Column of the Archangel Raphael

Statue of Saint Barbara at the foot of the Triumph column

The Column of the Archangel Raphael appeared in the Plaza del Puente in the 18th century. The townspeople erected it in gratitude for being saved from the plague. The monument is made up of several tiers: a rough base, figures of a palm tree, an eagle, and a horse, a column with three holy martyrs, and a statue of the archangel at the top.

Every detail here is symbolic. The base represents the underworld, the palm tree, eagle, and horse convey the image of the river and land of Cordoba, and the figures of the martyrs Acisclus, Victoria, and Barbara recall local saints. In total, you can find about a dozen more statues of the Archangel Raphael around the city.

How to get there: between the Roman Bridge and the Mosque-Cathedral, in the Plaza del Puente.
Who it's for: those who like city monuments with history.

4. Calahorra Tower

Calahorra fortress tower with crenellated walls

The Calahorra Tower has guarded the entrance to the Roman Bridge since the 12th century. The Arabs built it as a watchtower, and in the 14th century the Spanish turned it into a fortress with light-colored coquina walls. Today it houses a museum of three cultures: medieval healers' tools, musical instruments from different eras, and the interior of an Andalusian house.

The tower's roof serves as an observation deck with views of the Roman Bridge and the Puerta del Puente.

Getting there: at the southern end of the Roman Bridge, on foot from the center.
Cost: paid ticket, hours vary by season (as of 09/2026, official website).

5. Jewish Quarter of Judería

Maimonides Square in the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba

Judería begins at the walls of the Mezquita. The Jewish community lived here from the 10th to the 15th century, until the expulsion edict forced Jews out of Spain. The quarter has kept its Moorish look: narrow streets, white facades, potted flowers, and interior patio courtyards.

The boundaries of Judería are defined by the city wall with the Almodóvar Gate and the wall of the Alcázar. Elegant arches span the lanes, and historic buildings line the streets. At the Zoco Municipal market, artisans sell crafts and leather goods, while kosher restaurants and jewelry shops operate throughout the quarter.

Getting there: buses 3 and 12 to the Doctor Fleming stop.
Who it's for: for a leisurely stroll, photos, and tapas without rushing.

6. 14Th-century synagogue

Interior of a medieval synagogue with carved arches

The synagogue was built in 1315 and was the heart of the Jewish quarter. After the expulsion of the Jews, the building served as a hospital, a chapel of Saint Crispin, and a school. In the first half of the 20th century, it was declared a national cultural monument.

The facade is decorated with Mudéjar ornamentation featuring six-pointed stars and plant motifs. The date of completion is carved into the niche for storing the Torah, and on the upper floor three arches with stone carving have survived. A monument to the philosopher and physician Maimonides stands in front of the entrance.

Getting there: Calle Judíos in Judería, on foot from the Mezquita.
Cost: free entry, hours vary by season.

7. Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs

Fortress walls and towers of the Alcazar in Cordoba

The Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs brings together ancient Roman, Visigothic and Arab traces. The palace-fortress was surrounded by powerful walls under Alfonso XI, and for centuries it served as the residence of rulers. The fortress is interesting to walk around in a circle, like a medieval guard: from the Lion Tower to the Inquisition Tower, then to the Dove Tower and the Main Tower.

The halls house a museum with Roman mosaics and sarcophagi, but the interiors are less lavish than the gardens. Palm trees, cypresses and orange trees grow there, and the terraces are decorated with ponds and sculptures.

The ticket costs €5, with discounts for seniors, students and children (as of 09/2026, Alcazar website). In winter the palace is open on weekdays until evening, in summer only until noon, and it is closed on Mondays year-round.

How to get there: Campo Santo de los Mártires square, next to the Mezquita.
The catch: after restoration some halls are still closed, and in summer it is only open in the morning.

8. Royal Stables

Courtyard of the Royal Stables of Cordoba with a sand arena

The Royal Stables opened in 1570 by order of King Philip II. The Andalusian horse breed was developed here, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. In 1929 the stables were granted national heritage status.

Inside, a collection of carriages and carts is on display, and the riding school puts on performances. The most famous show is called "Passion and Spirit of the Andalusian Horse," where riders perform together with flamenco dancers. A show ticket gives you free access to the stables.

How to get there: Calle Caballerizas Reales, San Basilio district, on foot from the center.
Cost: show ticket, performances take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Who it's for: those who love horses and spectacles within historic walls.

9. Medina Azahara

Ruins of Medina Azahara amid a green valley

Medina Azahara was a palace city built in the 10th century by order of Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III. The name translates as "the shining city." The capital of the caliphate stood on terraced hillsides behind a fortress wall, and today only ruins remain, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city was built as a symbol of the caliphate's power, so it combined palaces, a mosque and residential quarters. It rose up the slope in terraces, and at the top stood the palace of Abd ar-Rahman III, separated from the mountain by a long corridor.

The only entrance is through the northern Puerta Norte gate. From there a winding path through the arcade of the first terrace leads to the heart of the fortress, the Rich Hall of the caliph's residence. Part of the palace has been restored in the hall, with horseshoe arches, columns and carved marble panels. The ruins impress with their scale, stone carvings and ornamentation.

Among the ruins you can make out the House of the Viziers, the Aljama Mosque and the House with a Pool, where the prince lived. Between the excavation sites there is a museum with finds from the "shining city": ceramics, jewelry and household items. A tourist bus runs here from central Cordoba.

How to get there: the tourist bus departs from behind the Glorieta Cruz Roja stop; it is also convenient to get there by car or taxi.
Cost: free entry for EU citizens, registration required (as of 09/2026, official website).
The catch: the complex is closed on Mondays, and there is little shade on the hill.

10. Albolafia water mill on the river

Water wheel of the Albolafia mill on the Guadalquivir

The Albolafia mill stands on the right bank of the Guadalquivir next to the Roman Bridge. The mill ground grain, and under the Arabs its wheel supplied water to the emir's palace. By the 12th century a paper workshop was already operating here.

The facade is adorned with a tall wooden wheel that once drove complex mechanisms. The upper floor has long been overgrown with grass, and the building awaits restoration, but it has not lost its historical value. Spreading trees surround the mill.

The catch: you cannot go inside, viewing is from the outside only.
How to get there: Av. del Alcázar embankment, on foot from the Roman Bridge.

11. Plaza de Capuchinos

Cross of Christ of the Lanterns in Capuchins Square

Plaza de Capuchinos was once the inner courtyard of a Capuchin monastery. That explains the white monastery buildings around the square and the nearby Church of the Holy Trinity. The square lies away from the historic center, so there are few tourists here.

In the center, on a small pedestal, stands a cross with a crucifix, surrounded by lanterns. This is why the 18th-century sculpture was nicknamed "Christ of the Lanterns." In the evening, with the lighting, the crucifix seems to float in the air, and locals come here for this view.

How to get there: on foot from Plaza de las Tendillas, use a map to find your way.
Who it's for: those who want to see a non-touristy corner of Cordoba.

12. Plaza de las Tendillas

Panorama of Tendillas Square with an equestrian monument

Tendillas is the main square of Cordoba; its name comes from the word tendillas, meaning small trade. The square is lined with shops, pastry shops and cafes, and in the center of the fountain stands an equestrian monument to the military commander Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba.

The commander was known as the Great Captain. Under his command the Spanish drove the Arabs from the Iberian Peninsula and conquered southern Italy, and he developed a new system of warfare.

The square is surrounded by Art Nouveau buildings. One of them, the House of the Phoenix, is recognizable by its corner tower with a winged bird figure and a clock tower that plays a guitar melody every hour instead of chiming. The shopping streets Cruz Conde and Gondomar lead off the square.

How to get there: on foot from the Mezquita, 10-15 minutes (use a map).
Who it's for: shopping, coffee and an evening stroll.

13. Plaza del Colón

Plaza del Colón looks like a small round square in the north of the center. It was named after the navigator Columbus, who lived in Cordoba for some time, and his son Hernando was born here. There is no monument to Columbus himself on the square.

In the center a fountain plays, with a carved basin and a cascade of flat bowls, surrounded by flower beds and paths with benches. Nearby rises the Malmuerta Tower, once part of the city fortress wall, and the baroque facade of the Merced Palace is visible.

How to get there: buses 04, 06 and 13 to the Colón Norte stop.
Who it's for: a quiet stop on the way to the Merced Palace.

14. Archaeological Museum of Cordoba

Mosque-Cathedral and Roman Bridge in Cordoba

The Archaeological Museum occupies a Renaissance palace from 1543 with a facade adorned with statues. Entering, you find yourself in an old courtyard with shrubs around the perimeter and a fountain in the center. The core of the collection was assembled from items confiscated from monasteries in 1844.

The lower floor displays finds from the Iberian, Visigothic and Roman eras, while the Moorish period is upstairs. The main exhibits here are a bronze stag from Medina Azahara and a marble statue of Mithras slaying a bull.

How to get there: Jerónimo Páez square, buses 1, 3 and 7 to the San Fernando stop.
Cost: free entry for EU citizens, check opening hours on site.

15. Ruins of the Roman temple

Columns and podium of the Roman temple in Cordoba

The ruins of a Roman temple were found in the mid-20th century during the expansion of the city hall, at the intersection of Claudio Marcelo and Capitulares streets. The size of the columns indicates that this was the city's main temple in the Roman era. A row of white marble Corinthian columns defines the building's dimensions and forms a portico.

From the fragments, it's easy to imagine the temple on a massive stone podium. The staircase that led to the entrance and a finished marble altar have survived. You can see the ruins any time of day, free of charge.

How to get there: a 10-minute walk from the Mezquita (see map).
Who it's for: for a quick stop on the way to Plaza de las Tendillas.

16. Palacio de la Merced

Baroque facade of the Merced Palace in Cordoba

Palacio de la Merced is an 18th-century Baroque complex near Plaza del Colón. Two wings with covered galleries and interior courtyards extend from the central church. The patios feature Renaissance-style marble work and fountains, and one of the courtyards is decorated with a sundial. Today the building houses the Provincial Council of Córdoba.

Above the entrance on the pediment stand sculptures of the Archangel Raphael and the Virgin of Mercy, and the church is topped by two bell towers. Inside, visitors admire the ornate altars, the painted vault, and the figure of the weeping Madonna. Highlights of the collections include a 16th-century Flemish monstrance and a series of paintings about Saint Peter Nolasco.

How to get there: buses 04, 06, and 13 to the Colón Norte stop.
Cost: free to visit on weekday mornings.

17. Palacio de Viana and its patios

Courtyard with arcade and flowers at Viana Palace

Palacio de Viana grew up in the 14th century as the residence of the Marquises of Viana, while the current two-story facade dates to the 16th century. White walls, a carved portal of light stone, and a bas-relief with the marquises' coat of arms define the building's appearance. Almost all visitors notice the pair of mythological sculptures above the balcony. Today the palace houses an art museum with the Cajasur bank collection.

Most of the complex is taken up by interior patio courtyards. They are connected by marble arcades, the paths are laid with patterned marble, and flower beds, floral arrangements, and fountains are everywhere. One courtyard gives way to another, so a walk through Viana takes longer than the facade suggests.

The galleries display Roman mosaics and finds from the 13th century. The rooms show furniture, tapestries, porcelain, painted azulejo tiles, and weapons. Paintings of the Bruegel school and works on biblical subjects stand out in particular. In the Black Bedroom, the Red Salon, and other rooms you can see interiors from the 14th to the 19th century, which make it easy to imagine the daily life of Cordoba's nobility.

Getting there: buses 2, 04, 06, and 07 to the Ollerías (San Cayetano) stop.
Cost: paid admission, hours depend on the season.

18. Church of Santa Marina

Gothic facade of the Church of Saint Marina with a rose window

The Church of Santa Marina was built in the second half of the 13th century, shortly after the Arabs were expelled. It was one of the city's first churches and belongs to the Fernandine churches, which were built under King Ferdinand III. Its appearance mixes Gothic, Romanesque, and Arabic details. The austere facade is supported by four massive buttresses with decorative turrets, and a 16th-century bell tower adjoins it on the right.

Inside there are three naves with pointed arches. Visitors make a point of seeing the 15th-century Orozco Chapel with Mudejar decoration, the main altar, and the statue of the Virgin by a Cordoban sculptor.

Getting there: historic center, near the C2 bus stop.
Cost: free entry, the church is usually open in the morning and evening.

19. Botanical garden

Painted baroque facade of La Merced Palace in Cordoba

The botanical garden stretches along the Guadalquivir riverbank next to the Alcazar. The grounds are divided into collections of local and world flora: a rose garden, geraniums and jasmine, aloe, cacti, ferns, palms, and plants from the Canary Islands and the Americas. The arboretum grows rare Spanish fir trees, endemics of the Andalusian mountains.

The paleobotany museum shows the evolution of Andalusian flora, with interactive panels about plants from all continents in three rooms.

Getting there: the embankment by the Alcazar, on foot from the center (see map).
Cost: paid admission, the garden is closed on Mondays.
Who it's for: for a quiet walk in the shade between visits to the Alcazar and the Mezquita.

20. Roman mausoleum

The Roman mausoleum dates to the 1st century AD. The ruins were found during the construction of a parking lot and then reassembled from the surviving fragments. Missing blocks were replaced with different stone, and the difference between the ancient and modern masonry is visible to the naked eye.

Round Roman mausoleum at the Gallegos Gate

The structure is round, with blank walls, cornices, and a crenellated parapet, and inside there is a chamber for a funerary urn. Judging by the details, a family of noble lineage was buried here, but no inscriptions with names have survived. To the south, a circle of stone slabs was found where a second mausoleum probably stood.

Getting there: Paseo de la Victoria, 17, south of the center.
Cost: free to view at any time.

21. Caliphal baths

Baroque La Merced Palace on a street in Cordoba

The Caliphal baths were built in the 10th century during the time of the caliph and operated until the 14th century. When the Alcazar was being built, the hammam was filled with earth and forgotten. Archaeologists found the rooms in the early 20th century, and a hundred years later a museum of bath history opened here.

The rooms run in a sequence: the warm tepidarium, the hot caldarium, and the cold frigidarium. The floors, walls, and pools are faced with multicolored marble, the vaults rest on arches, and light came in through star-shaped windows. Some rooms have retained their marble finish and colored columns.

Getting there: Campo Santo de los Mártires square, buses 3 and 12 to the Mártires stop.
Cost: free entry.

22. Julio Romero de Torres museum

The Julio Romero de Torres Museum occupies an old yellow-brick hospital building on Plaza del Potro. The fine arts museum operates in the same building. The museum facade stands out with multicolored ornaments, and the entrance is framed by an arch with the inscription Museo Julio Romero de Torres.

The rooms contain dozens of the master's works: realistic, modernist, and erotic paintings of Andalusian women. Visitors make a point of seeing the "Poem of Cordoba," painted as a three-part altarpiece against the backdrop of city monuments. Some of the canvases show women doing domestic work.

Getting there: Plaza del Potro, buses 1, 3, 7, and 12 to the San Fernando stop.
Cost: free entry for EU citizens.

23. Fosforito Flamenco Museum

Monument to Manolete at the Church of Santa Marina

The Fosforito Flamenco Museum operates in the medieval Posada del Potro inn on Plaza del Potro. The two-story building with white walls and a picturesque courtyard, with a well in the center, was built in the style of an Arab caravanserai. The museum rooms open onto an open gallery.

Here you'll find flamenco accessories, recordings of performances by Spain's finest artists, and the "Elements of Flamenco" exhibition on rhythm, singing, guitar, and dance. In the "Keys of Flamenco" room you can try clapping out rhythms with your palms, and the "Fosforito" room is dedicated to the master Antonio Fernandez.

Getting there: Plaza del Potro, center, on foot from the Roman Bridge.
Cost: paid admission; open morning and evening on weekdays, on Sunday only until noon.

24. Manolete monument

The Manolete monument stands on Plaza del Conde de Priego near the Church of Santa Marina. At the center of the sculptural group is a bronze bullfighter in his suit, flanked by figures of men holding horses by the reins.

Manolete died in the arena at the age of thirty. For eight years he was considered the most talented and highest-paid matador in the world, performing in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. The monument was selected through a competition and installed in 1956 with money from the bullfighter's admirers.

Getting there: next to the Church of Santa Marina, on foot from the center.
Who it's for: those interested in the history of bullfighting and Spanish culture.

25. Cordoba Zoo

Cordoba Zoo is one of the first zoos established in Spain. After the 2000s reconstruction, many species moved into enclosures resembling their natural habitats, and new collections of world fauna were added to the old cages.

The grounds are divided into themed zones with gardens and rest areas. Lynxes, lions, wolves, kangaroos, deer, zebras, and lemurs live here, along with ostriches and swans. For children, it's a convenient half-day option.

Getting there: buses 2, 6, and 9, stops Menéndez Pidal, Puerta Sevilla, Instituto Séneca.
Cost: paid admission, the zoo is open daily from morning to evening.
Who it's for: families with children.

Cordoba attractions on the map

The map shows all 25 points from the list, so it's easy to plan your route in advance. Cordoba is compact: the Mezquita, the Juderia, and the Roman Bridge stand close together in the center, the botanical garden faces the river, and the zoo and Medina Azahara lie on the outskirts. You can walk to some sights and take the bus to the rest.

Sights of Córdoba

Places on the map

1Mezquita-Catedral A mosque and cathedral under one roof, a UNESCO site
2Roman Bridge A 1st-century bridge over the Guadalquivir
3Column of the Archangel Raphael A Baroque monument to the city's patron saint
4Calahorra Tower A 12th-century fortress, now a museum of three cultures
5Jewish Quarter (Judería) Narrow streets and white façades of the former Jewish quarter
614th-century Synagogue A synagogue with Mudéjar ornamentation from 1315
7Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs A palace-fortress with gardens and towers
8Royal Stables The Andalusian horse school and a flamenco dancers' show
9Madinat al-Zahra Ruins of the 10th-century caliphal palace city, a UNESCO site
10Albolafia Mill A water mill by the Roman Bridge
11Plaza de los Capuchinos A quiet courtyard of a former monastery with the "Christ of the Lanterns" sculpture
12Plaza de las Tendillas The main square with an equestrian monument to the Great Captain
13Plaza de Colón A round square with a fountain and the Malmuerta tower
14Archaeological Museum of Córdoba A collection from the Iberians to the Moors in a Renaissance palace
15Ruins of the Roman Temple Corinthian columns of a temple in the city centre
16Palacio de la Merced A Baroque palace with a church, today the provincial council
17Palacio de Viana A courtyard and the collection of the Cajasur bank
18Church of Santa Marina Gothic and Mudéjar architecture from the 13th century
19Botanical Garden A rose garden and arboretum by the Guadalquivir river
20Roman Mausoleum A 1st-century tomb on Paseo de la Victoria
21Caliphal Baths An underground 10th-century hammam, a museum of bathing history
22Julio Romero de Torres Museum Paintings depicting Andalusian women
23Fosforito Flamenco Museum The history of flamenco in the medieval Posada del Potro
24Monument to Manolete A monument to the bullfighter by the Basilica of Santa Marina
25Córdoba Zoo One of Spain's first zoos

Tickets and tours for the main sights are best checked in advance. Below are cards with prices and available time slots for Cordoba monuments.

Tours and tickets in Cordoba

Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and activities — most offers can be cancelled free of charge.

See offers on Tiqets

The widget loads once you give your consent.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need for Cordoba?

Two days is enough to see the main sights at a relaxed pace. On the first day, cover the Mezquita-Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Juderia; on the second, add Medina Azahara and the museums. If you're short on time, you can fit the Mezquita, the Roman Bridge, the Archangel Raphael Column, the Alcazar, and the Juderia into one day, and Medina Azahara will have to wait for next time.

What should you book in advance?

A ticket to the Mezquita-Cathedral and the show at the Royal Stables. In high season, it's also better to book the Alcazar online, as there are limited slots for specific times. For EU citizens, entry to Medina Azahara is free, but registration is required. The Roman Bridge and the squares of Tendillas and Capuchinos are accessible without booking at any time.

What can you see in Cordoba for free?

The Roman Bridge, the Archangel Raphael Column, the squares of Tendillas, Plaza del Colon, and Capuchinos, the Roman Temple Ruins, the Roman Mausoleum, and the Caliphal Baths. Entry to the Synagogue and the Archaeological Museum is free for EU citizens. The Mezquita-Cathedral is free on weekday mornings, but only without groups.

How do you get to Medina Azahara?

You can get there by tourist bus from the center, which departs from behind the Glorieta Cruz Roja stop, or by car and taxi. The ruins sit on a hill outside the city, and a shuttle takes you from the parking lot to the entrance. For EU citizens, entry is free, but registration is required, and the complex is closed on Mondays.

When is the best time to visit Cordoba?

The most comfortable months are April, May, and October, when the summer heat hasn't arrived yet. Winter in Cordoba is mild, but it gets dark early, and some sites close on Mondays. In summer, plan museums and the Mezquita for the morning, and leave walks through the Juderia and along the riverfront for the evening.

If you're planning a road trip, it's easier to compare rental cars in advance.

Find hotels

Compare prices across booking sites and filter for rooms with free cancellation.

Compare prices on Discover Cars