Visiting The Historic Cordoba
Spanish attractions
Beautiful Spain is a country with amazing attractions. You won’t believe the incredible list of activities you have while visiting Spain. The country attracts millions of visitors with its historical towns, its modern and cosmopolitan cities, the interesting customs and traditions, the delicious cuisine and the warm and welcoming inhabitants.
Once you visit Spain, you fall completely in love with it! If you are one of those persons looking for a special holiday destination, here is a great suggestion for you: visit Cordoba!
The city of Cordoba
Cordoba is one of the most amazing cities you will find in Spain. It attracts tourists from all corners of the world due to the fact that it is a historical city and the history of Spain, with all its amazing events, has always proven to be very attractive to its visitors.
This magnificent city patiently awaits its tourists in the beautiful province of Andalusia, one of the most interesting provinces in Spain.
Some history
Cordoba is one of the oldest cities in Spain, founded by the Romans in a very strategic position. It occupies the highest navigable point on the spectacular Guadalquivir River. Since it occupies this strategic position, Cordoba has always been a very important port.
Wine, wheat and even Spanish olive oil were being shipped to Ancient Rome from here, so the city was a very flourishing one since it was founded. The Arabs were extremely interested in Cordoba, so they conquered the city and ruled over it for five centuries, starting with the 8th century and finishing with the 13th.
During this period, they built the amazing Mezquita, one of the most important monuments in Cordoba, an exquisite example of Moorish architecture. When the Christians came and re-conquered Cordoba, they were absolutely amazed by the beauty of the Mezquita. This is how a cathedral appeared within the rows of arches and within the columns of the Mezquita.
Cordoba’s attractions
Besides the Christian and Moslem influences, Cordoba also has a Jewish presence with the help of the interesting ‘’La Judera’’. La Judera forms a large part of the Old City, an impressive labyrinth of narrow and cobbled streets, picturesque patios, spectacular squares and old houses decorated with colored flowers.
The Kings’ Alcazar is another important attraction in Cordoba that will charm you with its breathtaking gardens. You are not allowed to miss Cordoba when you decide to visit Spain! It is an absolutely amazing city!