Monuments to visit Cordoba

On the bank of the Guadalquivir, on the edge of the. Built in the th century under the reign of Alphonse XI, he housed the court of the Catholic Kings for a few years and became the headquarters of the Inquisition. In a few rooms open to the public, you can see a remarkable th century sarcophagus and Roman mosaics, and discover Arab baths. The ensemble also exhibits some temporary art exhibitions. Beautiful view of the city from the walls.

After more than two years of restoration and a few million euros, the Roman bridge, originally dating from the 1st century B.C., with its sixteen arches embellished during the Caliphate period, was restored to its former glory in 2008. Became pedestrian in 2004, it allows you to walk quietly on its deck admiring the views of the city, the Guadalquivir, a sculpture of Saint Raphael, dated 1651 and standing halfway across the bridge, the other bank and the countryside in the distance. Also, why don't you go visit the San Antonio mill...

At the other end of the Roman bridge, it is the oldest defensive tower in the city, built by the Muslims, it was restored in 1369 by Enrique II to counter the consecutive attacks of his brother Pedro I, Le Cruel. It houses a museum that tells the ecumenical history of Córdoba. In particular through a very interesting audiovisual projection, broadcast several times a day. Beautiful views of the Roman bridge and the Mezquita from the top of this tower.

Near the mosque, this museum of the Diocese presents a collection of religious art in the Diocesan palace: paintings, sculptures, tapestries, incunables…

Rediscovered accidentally in 1903 in the gardens of Los Santos Mártires, after various periods of excavation and restoration, these Moorish baths have only recently been visited. Built in the 10th century under the Caliphate of Al-Hakam II, for his personal enjoyment, they follow the classical Roman order: cold, temperate and warm rooms, the vaults are illuminated by natural light penetrating through characteristic star-shaped skylights.