Cordoba lies at the foot of the Sierra
Morena and has the Guadalquivir flowing through its borders. The city is a
peaceful place with narrow streets, small plazas (squares) and beautiful
patios ornamented with flowers. Its well known streets, such as Albucasis
and las Flores, as well as the small squares are encompassed by walls that
open out on to the “Puerta de Almodóvar”.
Great monuments include the Moorish mosque, or Mezquita, called Medina
Zahara, “Alcazar de los Reyes” with its statues and garden; Puente
Romano Bridge, Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus and Museo Arqueologico. The ‘Mezquita’
is one of the most beautiful examples of Muslim craftsmanship and clearly
reflects the multiracial composition of the city.
Cordoba´s diversity in its landscapes and natural surroundings allows
one to practice almost all specialities of sports. In conclusion, Cordoba is
a very lively town in the best Andalusian tradition; a town of Flamenco and
bullfighting, and certainly one of the most attractive destinations in
southern Spain.
Fact File
Country : Spain
Official name : Cordoba
Population : 311,000
Languages : Spanish, German
Climate : has a typical Southern Spanish climate slightly colder in
the and it’s summers are long and warm. The weather can be a bit
unpredictable between November and Easter, however April through to June,
and September to October is when the temperatures are relatively mild. In
July and August you can expect temperatures rising to 36°C (97°F).
In comparison the temperature in winter can range from 16°C (60°F)
to 13°C (55°F).
Official Currency : Euro; 1 Euro = 52.443 Indian Rupee = 1.2047 US $
= 0.678141 GBP(subject to change)
Location
: Cordoba is situated in the Andalusia region of Spain where on the
southwest it is bounded by Seville, and on the south by Sierra Nevada which
is the southern tip of Spain.
Getting There
By Air : 'Malaga Airport’ is the nearest airport the city has
and it is 85.3 miles from the city.
By Train : Cordoba railway station makes the city accessible from
the rest of Spain.
Getting Around
By Road : Buses, taxis, rental cars are available for moving around
the city.
Accommodation
The city of Cardoba has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for
the tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels in the city:
4 star hotels in the city:
Hotel Holiday Inn
Amerian Cordoba park hotel
3 star hotels in the city:
Days Inn Villa Carlos Paz
Windsor hotel and Tower
Howard Johnson Rio Cevallos
Sheraton Cordoba hotel
Major Tourist attractions
Mezquita
: Formerly the main mosque of Moorish Cordoba, a Christian Cathedral was
built within the original structure in the 16th Century.
Alcazar : Built in the 14th Century, this fortress served as the
headquarters for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella as they began their war
to take Granada. Main features are the three towers and Moorish Baths
located within.
Puente Romano : This Roman bridge is located near the Mezquita, and
covers the Guadalquivir river. The current bridge was mostly rebuilt and
little of the original Roman structure remains.
Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat Al-Zahra : This grand
administrative centre was constructed by the Moors under the first caliph of
Al Andalus in the 10th Century. Most of it either lies in ruins or have been
reconstructed in modern times and the it was in use it was said to have had
400 houses within its walls.
