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Mezquita Catedral de Córdoba

Edificio singular con una historia que abarca ocho siglos

Rafael Moneo

Córdoba tiene un templo merecedor de toda clase de alabanzas en cuya vistosísima hermosura se reanima el espíritu del que lo contempla…

Jerónimo Sánchez

Edificio grandioso en sus dimensiones, rico por la preciosidad de sus materiales y extraordinario y singular por su atrevida construcción

Ramírez de las Casas Deza

Una obra que tiene como el más valioso de los atributos su condición absorbente, su capacidad de incorporar e integrar tan diversos elementos

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La primavera en las iglesias fernandinas llega a san agustín, primavera en las iglesias fernandinas, el cardenal arzobispo emérito de madrid, antonio maría rouco varela preside la eucaristía en la santa iglesia catedral.

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The top 3 Mezquita tours in Cordoba

Mezquita tours in Cordoba are the best way to experience this great mosque that stands as one of the earliest and greatest monuments of Islamic Spain. Still remarkably well preserved, the mosque’s art and architecture tells the story of early Al-Andalus.

The great mosque was built from 785-988 by the Umayyads. Even after the Umayyads had fallen, the Mezquita survived to shape the consciousness of subsequent Islamic empires for another 700 years. Today, it’s the main highlight in the city of Cordoba.

Access to the Mezquita is strictly limited to a certain number of visitors each day. For this reason advance bookings are strongly recommended .

If you want to experience a complete visit and not miss a detail while skipping the lines and have a guide for your self, here are the best Mezquita tours.

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Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba guided tour with priority access ticket

Explore the great Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba (Mezquita) on this 1-hour walking tour, led by a professional local English speaking guide.

This tour guarantees you’ll have a Mezquita ticket (avoiding you to have to wait in line to get yours) and allows you to visit UNESCO-listed Mezquita de Cordoba with minimum fuss.

Once the tour is over, you will have time to explore the Mezquita for as long as you want. That way you enjoy the tour and listen to what the tour guide has to say, and then you can take pictures and come back to explore the most interesting areas on our own.

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Mosque-Cathedral, Alcazar & Synagogue with skip the line tickets

Embark on a 2-hour guided tour of classic Cordoba, one of the most interesting and must see locations in Andalucía. Make the most out of your time in Cordoba while visiting the incredible mosque, the synagogue and Jewish Quarter.

After meeting-up with your guide at noon, the tour will start with the majestic Mezquita, a spectacular landmark of the Caliphate period. After this wonderful experience, you will visit the city’s marvelous Jewish Quarter, full of life and charming streets. Finally, you will visit the secluded synagogue, one of the few that remain in Spain.

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Private walking tour of Cordoba (including the Mezquita)

Enjoy this completely private 2 or 3-hour walking tour of Cordoba and admire its most important monuments and sights. And the best thing is that you can personalize your own experience and choose to visit sites like the Mezquita, the Puente Romano (Roman Bridge), the Alcázar and much more.

Enjoy this private walking tour with your own guide and explore the best representation of artistic, cultural and scientific development reached Al-Andalus in its last period. That’s why the Mezquita is still nowadays a claim for thousands of travelers from all over the world to visit Cordoba.

On top of it, booking a guided tour improves the experience to understand the history and art on the site, especially if you are unfamiliar with Spanish history.

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Night visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba from Malaga in private

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8 - 10 hours

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This excursion brings you closer to the "Soul of Cordoba", a magical walk through the old town and its Jewish quarter during the summer months and enjoy a unique show at night, in one of the most representative monuments, the Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba. Book your place!

Option: Excursion to Cordoba and tickets to the Mosque-Cathedral 

• Speaking guide of your choice: English, Spanish, French, German, French, Spanish (other languages upon availability).
• Tickets for "The Soul of Cordoba" in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.
• Guided tour of the Jewish quarter of Cordoba
• Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic or Russian during the night tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.
• Transfers for journeys from Malaga city to Cordoba city
• Food and Drink
• Entrance fees to monuments (paid separately, you can add the night visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba if you wish).
• This private tour does not include entrance fees to museums, monuments or any other places you wish to visit. If you would like us to help you to arrange entrance tickets please contact us at contact us.

Details of the excursion

• Guide + Transport up to 6 persons: 982.9€.
• Guide + Transport up to 15 persons: 983€.
• Guide + Transport up to 30 persons: 1236€.
• Optional: Tickets for night visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba: 20€ per person
• July and August

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We propose the following itinerary:

🚍Malaga & Costa del Sol⏩Córdoba 🕑 2 hours 30 minutes

• 1 hour guided tour of the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
• 1 hour show "The Soul of Cordoba" in the Mosque-Cathedral
• 1 hour free time in Cordoba

🚍 Cordoba⏩Malaga & Costa del Sol🕑 2 hours 30 minutes

Choose any pick-up point in Malaga City. Let us know where you are staying and we will tell you the nearest point where you can find us.

Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure and receive a full refund. If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund is offered.

Yes, it is accessible with a folding chair, as long as the person can go up and down steps. Please indicate this in the reservation.

• Bringing a mask is compulsory when using the bus. According to Royal Decree 286/2022 .
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What time does the activity end?

The activity lasts 6-8 hours, depending on your pick-up point.

Arrival in Cordoba at 19:00h.

Below you will find the approximate time of return by zone:

• La Cala de Mijas - 02:15h
• Fuengirola - 02:00h
• Benalmádena - 01:40h
• Torremolinos - 01:20h
• Malaga - 01:00h

How long does it take to visit the 'Soul of Cordoba' in the Mosque-Cathedral?

The tour of the 'Soul of Cordoba' show in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba lasts 1 hour with a guided tour.

Is it possible to bring food and drink on the excursion?

Yes, we recommend you bring a snack and a drink, usually 1L of water, with you for the excursion.

Is there free time for dinner during the excursion?

Yes, we recommend that you take advantage of your free time in Cordoba to have dinner.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed in this activity.

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10 opinions for Visita nocturna Mezquita Catedral de Córdoba desde Málaga en privado

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 Very nice product and the monuments at night have a different charm and soul. The excursion is highly recommended and an opportunity to get to know Cordoba in a different way and with much fewer visitors than during the day. 

A perfect activity for the summer... it starts in the afternoon and ends late, but as you don't have to go to work...

Everything 10, from the bus that is super comfortable, to the visit that is a wonder, the Mosque impressive to see it at night and the visit leaves you with your mouth open. I recommend it 1000×1000.Gracias visitanddo.com for doing so well.

It's worth it, I loved it, I recommend it.

Great excursion! The only thing you want to do is repeat:)The night tour is always a success and even more so when you go hand in hand with visitanddo

I had seen the mosque before but never at night. A different way to visit the Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba and learn about its history. Very well organised.

A magical night, it is a getaway that I recommend. They are very professional and I was fascinated by their attention to detail.

Very good to discover the evolution and the change from mosque to cathedral.100% recommended.

José Onofre

Worthwhile, a different view of the Mosque

Corinne Losilla

Spectacular, a different view of the Mosque, very attractive.

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Cordoba Mezquita Tour

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• Entry/Admission - Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
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• Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba, C. Cardenal Herrero, Centro, 14003 Córdoba, Spain Directions: Calle Cardenal Herrero in front of the Puerta del Perdón.
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History of the Mosque of Cordoba

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In 756, Abd al-Rahman I (the last living descendant of the Umayyad dynasty) founded the independent Emirate of Córdoba , proclaiming himself Emir and founding a political entity independent of the Abbasid caliphate of Baghdad. After that, he practically unified the entire peninsula under his rule and made Córdoba the most important capital in the known world.

At that time, the city of Córdoba had all the resources and infrastructures of a booming cit y, in addition to being in a very fertile basin on the banks of the Guadalquivir river. By the year 929, when the Caliphate of Córdoba was proclaimed, the city reached its peak with half a million inhabitants.

According to the records of the time, the construction of the Mosque of Córdoba began in the year 784 . It was built on what had previously been the Basilica of San Vicente Mártir. Apparently, Abd al-Rahman I reached an agreement with the Christians of the city to share the space under a system of schedules. Until the conquest of the Christian kingdoms, the Mosque underwent different transformations and extensions until it became the second largest mosque in the world, only behind that of Mecca. In 1238, after the conquest, it was consecrated as a Christian cathedral

The Mosque originally had a smaller size than what we can appreciate today . The Mosque of Córdoba consisted of two distinct areas that can be seen today. On the one hand, the current patio of the orange trees (former caliphal or shan ablution courtyard), in which the minaret was located (currently under the Renaissance bell tower). On the other hand, the prayer room or haram (interior), which stands out for being a true “forest” of columns and colorful arches.

One of the great peculiarities of this mosque is that it faces south, while Mecca (the place where Muslims should direct their prayers) is to the southeast. This particularity has been appreciated in other mosques in Morocco.

During the rule of Emir Hisham I a first minaret was built , which was demolished and rebuilt by Abd al-Rahman III. At that time, this construction, whose function was to call the Muslim population to prayer, reached 47 meters in height.

With the Christian conquest and the conversion of the mosque into a Christian cathedral, the minaret became the Bell Tower. The remains of the Muslim construction are believed to have been embedded in the Christian tower, although different drawings of the time are preserved that recreate how the imposing minaret of Abd al-Rahman III was.

The  Naranjos Courtyard  (the Orange Tree Courtyard)  was originally what is known as the ablution courtyard, a space in which the faithful washed or washed (ablution) before entering the interior of the mosque to pray. Also, it was a place of great social importance, where the Koran was taught or trials were held. In turn, the patio or shan is a space that represents “paradise” on earth.

With the conquest this place loses its original purpose and becomes a main garden. The most representative element today, the orange trees, would be planted around the 16th century.

Probably one of the issues that most attracts the attention of the Mosque of Córdoba is the so-called “forest of columns” inside. As soon as we enter the vision that is presented to us is that of a continuous succession of columns and colorful arches one behind the other . In total, this “forest of columns” is made up of 1,300 marble, granite and jasper columns on which 365 colorful horseshoe arches rest.

As a curiosity, a good part of these columns were not built specifically for the Mosque. They do not even date from the Andalusian period, as they were actually extracted from some of the points with Roman remains in Córdoba or even from buildings from the Visigoth period.

Most of the interior of the Mosque of Córdoba was and is occupied by what was the haram, the great room where the faithful gathered to pray. The haram of the mosque of Córdoba was modified between the 8th and 10th centuries , expanding continuously due to the growth of the population of Córdoba, which demanded more space to pray. Abd al-Rahman I, Abd al-Rahman II and al-Hakam carried out the main extensions of the enclosure.

After the Castilian conquest of Córdoba, a period of transformations began in the Mosque that would end the haram and its usefulness. In 1236, Ferdinand III of Castile converted the mosque into a Cathedral and consecrated it to the Virgin Mary. Although the uses changed, the architecture did not undergo a major transformation.

Without a doubt, the arches of the Mosque of Córdoba are the great icons of this monument . Both semicircular and horseshoe, these architectural elements, together with the columns, allow the Mosque of Córdoba to occupy such dimensions.

The arches of the interior are superimposed, being the horseshoe the one that is located under the semicircular. In both cases the materials used for its construction were limestone and red brick. In total, there are 365 arches that make up the Mosque of Córdoba, these being one of its symbols.

The quibla wall is one of the most interesting elements of the Mosque of Córdoba . It is the place where the faithful look while they pray, the point that marks the orientation and where the mihrab is located, a space in the form of a semicircular niche that must be oriented towards Mecca.

One of the most interesting curiosities of the quibla is that “it is not oriented towards Mecca.” The orientation was supposedly inspired by the original plans of the city, so the architects decided to stick with the same orientation.

For its part, the mihrab is the most sacred place in the mosque, it has a heptagonal shape and is covered by an octagonal vault. The façade is adorned by a banked horseshoe arch with a spectacular decoration of mosaics with geometric shapes and plants that quote some verses from the Koran.

With the Castilian conquest of Córdoba, the Mosque is no longer used for Muslim worship . Fernando III of Castile converted the site into a Cathedral and consecrated it to the Virgin Mary. At first, no transformations were made in the architecture of the monument, the great alterations took place between the 16th and 18th centuries.

The greatest transformation took place throughout the 16th century , when a large Christian nave was erected in the middle of the Mosque, forming a new Main Chapel under Renaissance parameters. For this construction to be carried out, Emperor Carlos V had to intercede with the rejection of the Córdoba municipal council, which did not accept the intention of Bishop Alonso Manrique. In this same century, in addition to various chapels, the Mannerist altarpiece of the main chapel designed by Alonso Matías would be built.

To be able to visit this spectacular Cordoba jewel, you need to buy your tickets days in advance, since it is one of the most emblematic venues in the Andalusian city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Do not miss this impressive unique place in the world, take a walk through the first mosque built by the first emir of Al-Andalus and travel back to centuries and centuries of history.

The Mosque-Cathedral is open every day from 10am to 6pm (7pm in the months of March to October). On Sundays and holidays, the hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you want to attend mass, the hours are from Monday to Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and on Sundays at 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Do you know Córdoba´s Mezquita is not oriented to La Meca as most?

We all know mosques are oriented toward La Meca. However in this case, The Córdoba´s  Mezquita- Catedral, is oriented to Guadalquivir river. The reason is unknown, but perhaps it is due for the orography of the area, the city is inclined towards the southeast and towards the river, it impeded the orientation.

Do you know Córdoba´s Mezquita was the biggest in the world?

Actually the biggest mosque is the Masjid al-Haram in La Meca, but at the time was Córdoba´s Mezquita, with more than 23.000 square metres, 1.300 columns and with capacity for 22.000 people.

Do you know that Naranjos´s Courtyard does not even give oranges?

This place is one of most known and it is located inside the mosque.The name is for the amount of orange trees planted, but in the 18th century there were olive and cypress trees.

Do you know that Córdoba´s Cathedral is inside The Mezquita?

This characteristic makes the monument unique in the world. The decision created controversy to Carlos I ¨ You have destroyed what was unique in the world and put in his place what can be seen everywhere¨ he said.

However, in present,  this makes the visit to Mezquita impress you because you can see several architectonic styles and some history centuries at the same place.

Do you know that there is a secret tunnel?

A legend tells there is a secret tunnel that leads to Medina Zahara town. It is not known if it is true, but there are several tunnels that do not have access.

Did you take seeds from the orange trees to Hiroshima?

Later the Hiroshima’s bombing, they took the seeds to make a peace garden in memory of the diseased. Actually, the garden exists.

Did you know that until 2015 wasn´t decided who was the Mezquita´s owner?

Actually Mezquita belongs to the church, but in the13th century the owner was the State.

Do you know that there are illustrious characters buried in the Córdoba´s Mezquita?

Garcilaso de la Vega y Luis de Góngora are two actually buried inside the Córdoba´s Mezquita.

Do you know that there is a wish star in Mezquita?

It is a star carved in the stone that makes up the mosque. It is located outside, next to Torrijos´s street. The people touch and make a wish.

Do you know that inside the Mezquita there is a golden string?

Long time ago inside the  Mezquita there was a golden string hung from the ceiling to the floor. Actually you can see, but it is a bit  shorter. Reportedly  because the bishops cut it every time they had to make a purchase or a payment.

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Night Walking tour in the city center of Cordoba

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Walking tour in which we will go through the most picturesque lanes and squares of Cordoba. Accompanied by an Official Guide of Cordoba we will visit emblematic places like the Capuchinos Square, a place full of charm because the image of The Cristo de los Faroles and the Church of Los Dolores are there. We will pass by the Roman Temple, The Plaza del Potro Square, with the Hostel of El Potro and the museums of Fine Arts and Julio Romero de Torres. Then we will see the Street of the Flowers and, in the old Jewish Quarter or Juderia, the Synagogue; the City Walls, the Roman Gate, and many more places. * On December 8, the visit to the Mosque will begin at 9:30 * The synagogue will be closed temporarily for restoration reasons.

On Sunday, June 9, the Cathedral celebrates confirmations. The visit will begin at 9.30h. .

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Visit Detail

Visit from tuesday to saturday: mosque + alcazar + jewish quarter.

• Price: 40 € per person (VAT included). Children from 9 to 12 years 24€; children under 8 Free.
• Duration: 3 hours approx.
• Time: The visit begins around 10.00 am, at the meeting point.
• Languages: Guaranteed visits in English, French and Spanish.

Sunday visit: Mosque + Alcazar + Jewish Quarter

• Price: 38 € per person (VAT included). Children from 10 to 14 years old, 23€, under 10 Free.
• Time: The visit begins around 9.45 am, at the meeting point(*).
• Languages: Visits in Spanish only.
• Important: On Sundays the Synagogue is not visited.

Monday visit: Mosque + Jewish Quarter

• Price: 35 € per person (VAT included). Children from 10 to 14 years old, 21€, under 10 Free.
• Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes approx.
• Time: The visit begins around 11.30 am, at the meeting point(*).
• Languages: Guaranteed visits in Spanish and English.
• Important: On Mondays the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is closed and cannot be visited. The Synagogue is not visited either. You will visit Judería+Mezquita.

General details of the visit

• Price: Visits include entries to monuments.
• Guide: Accompaniment throughout the Visit by an Official Guide of Cordoba.
• Outputs: Everyday. The Religious Holidays there is no visit.
• Groups: Maximum of 45 people per guide.
• More information Phone: +34 699 34 11 42

Observations to be taken into account

• If there is no possibility of making a group in one language, sometimes the visit could be made in two languages.
• Access to the Mosque-Cathedral will only be allowed to visitors dressed in decorum.
• The Cabildo Catedral de Córdoba informs that, between September 15 and 22, 2019 , the Mosque-Cathedral will host the exhibition "For your cross you have redeemed the world". The celebration of this exhibition, organized by the Association of Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods, with the collaboration of the Diocese of Cordoba and the Cathedral Chapter, It will include the display of a number of 43 processional steps, so this event may involve changes in access and usual route .

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The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba (World Heritage Site since 1984) is the most important monument of the Islamic West and one of the most amazing in the world. Its history summarizes the complete evolution of the Umayyad style in Spain, as well as the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of Christian construction.

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5 reasons to visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba

If you want to visit one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world, you have to come to Cordoba and gaze upon its impressive mosque with your own eyes. The Great Mosque of Cordoba, a symbol of the Umayyad dynasty in the city of Cordoba, has become an emblem of the city and one of Spain's main tourist attractions. You won't see anything like this in the world: a mix of cultures and styles that blend together within one of the most important mosques of its times, later converted into a cathedral. A marvel of the city's past and present, it's the purest reflection of the splendour of Cordoba during the caliphate era of al-Andalus.

The most incredible legends of the Great Mosque of Cordoba

There have always been numerous legends, sayings and popular traditions surrounding the Great Mosque of Cordoba, inspired by the halo of mystery and exoticism that the monument emits. The centuries of history and the great historical figures that have passed through the Mosque have enriched this popular knowledge, forming a part of Cordoba and its Mosque's own history. If you want to learn which legends are the most popular, keep reading the collection that we've prepared for you.

The most illustrious scientists and philosophers of the Cordoba of al-Andalus

Some of the most important and influential scientists and thinkers of their time were born in or settled in the city of Cordoba during the al-Andalus period. Thanks to the popularity and the splendour it achieved under the Umayyad dynasty, Cordoba became one of the most important cities in Europe, a point of reference for the most advanced scholars of the time. Here are four of the most influential thinkers of the Cordoba of al-Andalus, whose doctrines have crossed time and borders. This journey into the knowledge of al-Andalus will help you to understand the history and development of Moorish Cordoba.

Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral at your own pace (entrance and audio guide app)

Tickets for the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral with downloadable audio guide app

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• Día 01/11 - LAS VISITAS EMPEZARÁN A LAS 9.45H

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• Ticket for the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral.
• Downloadable audio guide app in Spanish, English, Italian and French.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

• Access to the bell tower or minaret.
• Tickets for children under 10 years old do not include an audio guide.

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• Valid passport or ID.
• Headphones.
• Mobile phone with sufficient battery.
• Don’t forget to download the audio guide. The process is explained in the instructions sent to you.

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What to do at night in Córdoba

Cordoba is a wonderful city that should not only be enjoyed during the day, but also at night. Cordoba’s nights have a special charm , all its streets lit up with their traditional lanterns, the sound of the water of the fountains running non-stop, the scent of orange blossom… 

It is said that the night of Cordoba is one of the greatest pleasures that the city has to offer: strolling through its narrow streets, squares and corners at night, through its beautiful and famous Jewish quarter , Las Tendillas, the Roman bridge, the river bank… with that darkness, silence and that point of light that will make you find the true essence of Cordoba and enjoy a charming evening.

After a good day visiting and touring the city, you can’t miss the nightlife of Cordoba . Stay with us and we will tell you the best ideas about what to do at night in Cordoba, you will love it!

Visiting the Mosque 

The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is the soul of Cordoba . It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 , and since then thousands and thousands of people have come to visit it.

Visiting the Mezquita at night is an amazing way to rediscover this marvellous monument . This night show combines light, sound, image and heritage in order to give the visitor a deeper understanding of the monument, both from a historical-artistic perspective and from its religious significance. The show begins in the courtyard of the orange trees with a projection that tells the history of the building and the city, and then moves inside the main landmarks of the Mosque.

Are you going to miss the incredible experience of seeing this emblematic and special monument of the city of Cordoba?

Royal Stables: Equestrian Show “Passion and Goblin of the Andalusian Horse”.

The royal stables were created in 1570 by Philip II with the aim of breeding good horses for the service of the royal household. He gave free rein to his love of horses and ended up creating one of the best breeds in history: the Pure Spanish Andalusian Horse . This horse was highly valued and considered one of the clear symbols of the Spanish empire. 

Nowadays, the royal stables are the setting for the equestrian show “ Pasión y duende del Caballo andaluz ” (Passion and Goblin of the Andalusian Horse). An incredible show that combines elements of classical and Andalusian horsemanship, hand work, cowboy dressage, high school, amazon and garrocha with the history and equestrian tradition of the city of Cordoba. 

Watching this show at night is a real treat : the lights, the silence, the dancing of the horses to the flamenco beat, the dancers, the costumes… will make your hair stand on end. You can’t miss it!

Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs

Located next to the banks of the Guadalquivir River and near the Royal Stables , the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs is one of the most spectacular monuments in Cordoba. This fortification has a long history written on its walls : the development of the city, the kingdoms and cultures that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula, the fortress of the Christian Monarchs, the presence of Christopher Columbus, the seat of the Inquisition, and so on.

During the evenings, a water and light show is performed in this historic enclave along the Alcázar gardens . The combination of music, darkness, water and lights will make you feel like you are at a feudal castle party . It is an incredible experience.

The sound of the fountains, the smell of the flowers, the light reflected in the ponds and the voices of the historical characters that once lived there will take you on an amazing journey through the history of Cordoba . It is well worth it!

Visiting Medina Azahara

The guided and dramatised visits to Medina Azahara are an extraordinary and unique experience to get to know this incredible archaeological site from a different perspective, with a different light. The Caliphate city of Medina Azahara is a marvel that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018 . Its name “Madinat al-Zahra” is translated as “the shining city” and in honour of its name, it has an exquisite lighting that enhances the beauty of this archaeological site, giving prominence to its incredible walls, infrastructures, decoration, objects…

In addition, this archaeological site is located in a privileged enclave , at the foot of the Sierra Morena and 5 kilometres from Cordoba, so you can enjoy wonderful night views of the city of Cordoba itself. 

It is an unbeatable opportunity to discover the Caliphate city and to enter the era of Al-Andalus and the Caliphate of Cordoba from a different and unique perspective.

Flamenco Tablao El Cardenal

The origin of flamenco is in the Andalusian region, which is why Cordoba is a city of pure art . The Tablao El Cardenal offers a nightly flamenco show with great authenticity, formed by 9 artists who have won national awards at the Flamenco Art Festival, as well as having extensive experience on stages all over the world. 

In this tablao , located a few metres from the Mosque and set in a courtyard belonging to an 18th century manor house, the heels, quejíos, clapping, dancing and singing stand out, creating a perfect fusion and mixture that will make you feel the rich heritage of our flamenco legacy. In addition, exquisite and unique flamenco costumes are on display.

Enjoying the night in Cordoba is undoubtedly synonymous with Flamenco. Don’t hesitate to visit this tablao if you have the chance, you will be surrounded by all our flamenco art.

Discover Mysterious Cordoba

These are creepy and fun routes that take place during the night in the places where real dark stories took place , which are relived by the visitors with the help of professionals, making you discover the darkest side of Cordoba. It is a unique experience where legends about powerful sorceresses, possessed nuns and supernatural beings alternate with the most up-to-date techniques for the study of paranormal phenomena.

On these routes you can also discover the haunted houses of Cordoba, the squares where witches used to celebrate their covens, and the origin of unusual episodes that still occur today in the Faculty of Law. The route includes video projections and real psychophonies.

If you are a lover of mysteries , you can’t miss this exciting mystery route in the night of Cordoba, which will definitely keep you awake a t night!

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