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CORDOBA, SPAIN


I. Introduction
II. History
III. General Information
A. Geography and Other Points Of Interest
B. Additional Information

IV. Córdoba’s Tourist Attractions
A. Córdoba’s Great Mosque And Cathedral, La Mezquita
B. Around The Mezquita
1. Archiepiscopal Palais
2. Puerta Del Puente
3. Puente Romano
4. Torre De Calahorra
C. Alcazar De Los Reyes Cristianos
D. La Juderia
E. Museums
1. The Archaeological Museum
2. The Museum Of The Arts
3. The Museum Of Julio Romero De Torres
4. The Palace Of Viana
F. Córdoba Town Squares
G. The Roman Ruins

V. Historical Landmarks
A. The Ruins Of Medina-Azahara
B. La Sierra Norte
C. Los Valles Del Sur

VI. Gastronomy
A. Olive Oil
B. Salmorejo and Gazpacho
C. Jamon
D. Salchichon De Pozo Blanco, Caña De Lomo and Morcilla
E. Estofado De Rabo De Buey and Cordero En Caldereta
F. Alfajores, Pestiños and Pastel Cordobes


VII. Celebrated Holidays/Festivities
A. Semana Santa
B. Festival Of The “Patios of Córdobeses”
C. Cruces De Mayo
D. Feria De Córdoba


I. INTRODUCTION Córdoba (also referred to as Cordova, Qurtuba), a city located in Andalusia, southern part of Spain, also the capital of the province Córdoba. It was the capital of Islamic caliphate throughout the Middle Ages and an Iberian and Roman city during the ancient times. Additionally, Cordoba was one of the largest cities of the world throughout this time.


Considering Córdoba’s cultural background, lots of people will definitely find more fascinating aspects upon visiting its majestic monuments - mainly the world famous Mezquita, the Moorish mosque - and museums.


Nowadays, the old town, though a moderately-sized modern city, has a lot of magnificent architectural reminders of the time during Qurtuba, which was the flourishing capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba, ruled nearly all of the Iberian peninsula. During the latter half of the 10th century, with nearly up to 500,000 individuals living in Córdoba, it was reckoned that Córdoba was the most populated city if not only in Europe, perhaps the entire world.


III. GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. Geography and Other Points of Interest The city of Cordoba is situated in the north, a lot of which are from Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park, which is the province’s biggest protected area. Córdoba additionally possess a great scenic value, with its holm oaks, cork oak groves and undergrowth along with the ashes and alders, riverside willows, together with its abundance of fauna and game. At the southern part of Córdoba, more countryside can be found and mostly consists fertile plains. Further, the Guadalquivir river flows all over the city and is an essential part of both its daily life and its history.


In the year 1994, Córdoba was declared a Humanity’s Heritage, and at the present day, the city is known to have a great monumental abundance, with history and art to be found in each and every alleyway, patio and square. Córdoba is famous for beautiful and magnificent architectures, and one of them is the Mosque, a unique building which tells and reminds everyone of the magnificence of this once Caliphate. Apart from the Mosque, are the Cathedral, the Fortress of the Christian Monarchs (Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos), the Roman Bridge and the Albolafia, La Calahorra Tower, the Jewish Quarter, the patios, El Potro Square, and countless of other charms and locations that this city has to offer.


Other places in this particular town, particularly the outskirts are a home to other places of interest, like the ruins Medina Azahara, a former palace-city, Monastery and Chapels, Saint Jerome of Valparaiso, which are located among mountain peaks and indeed a great place to relax.


If you combine all of this along with other delightful attractions such as the superb tourist facilities, and delectable cuisines, Córdoba is such a magnificent place to be.


A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


Córdoba has two touristic zones and they are: Córdoba y su Entorno and Córdoba y la Zona del Guadalquivir.


The city of Córdoba is measured with an extension of 1255.24 Km2.


The natives who live in Córdoba is referred to as Córdobeses, and their current population as of this date is approximately 325,453 inhabitants.


The province of Córdoba bears the same name.


The city of Córdoba’s distance above sea level measures 120 m.


Its postal code begins with 140xx.