{"id":41254,"date":"2022-07-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/discover-en-gb-2\/things-to-do-in-cordoba-spain\/"},"modified":"2022-07-21T10:58:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:58:51","slug":"cordoba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/spain-en-gb\/cordoba\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Things to Do in C\u00f3rdoba, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the south of Spain, in the heart of the Andalusia region, you\u2019ll find the ancient city of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/cordoba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C\u00f3rdoba<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dating back more than 2,000 years, C\u00f3rdoba has a rich history thanks to the confluence of cultures and religions that made it home. That influence can still be seen and felt today.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Roman general Claudius Marcellus in the second century BC, the city flourished under his rule. Then came the Moors in 711, who made C\u00f3rdoba the new capital of Al-Andalus, hence the modern name of the region, and added hospitals and libraries not to mention 300 mosques to its cityscape. Until the Christian Reconquest, the substantial Jewish population thrived in C\u00f3rdoba as well. This mesh of cultures and traditions makes C\u00f3rdoba a city worth visiting. It\u2019s the only Spanish city to have four UNESCO World Heritage Sites!  <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        C\u00f3rdoba      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to C\u00f3rdoba  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"41143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mosque\u2013Cathedra_shutterstock_1819585541-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s biggest attraction is its impressive Great Mosque. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although historic sites abound, today, C\u00f3rdoba is a thriving, modern metropolis. Just a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/seville\/cordoba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick journey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/countries\/spain\/seville\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seville<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/countries\/spain\/granada\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, C\u00f3rdoba is the perfect addition to an Andalusian itinerary. Here are our top things to see and do in C\u00f3rdoba.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many places in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/trains\/spain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can expect to find some great tapas joints in C\u00f3rdoba, but there are a couple of dishes that are unique to the city and region. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flamenqu\u00edn<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a local delicacy made from slices of serrano ham that\u2019s wrapped around a pork loin and then breaded and deep-fried\u2014think a rolled-up schnitzel with extra ham and you get the idea. To try it for yourself, head to Caf\u00e9 Bar Hermanos Bonillo, a simple restaurant near the Jardines Elena Moyano<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hermanos Bonillo\u2019s version is extra long so you might need to wash it down with an Estrella Galicia or get a couple of friends to share it\u2014but don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Flamenqui\u0301n_shutterstock_780676231-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pig out: Flamenqu\u00edn is the region\u2019s local delicacy made of pork loin and serrano ham. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another speciality of the area is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salmorejo,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a cold soup made from tomatoes, bread, garlic and olive oil, and then garnished with serrano ham and eggs. Although made from simple ingredients, this soup is full of flavour and is a popular choice during the high temperatures of spring and summer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soup_shutterstock_1900006915-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Cool down on hot C\u00f3rdoba days with a refreshing bowl of Salmorejo. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Taberna El Abanico, an eatery that serves the smoothest salmorejo in C\u00f3rdoba. This modern restaurant, situated adjacent to the Great Mosque, boasts a fresh decor with modern flourishes such as avant-garde floral decorations and fan displays. Taberna El Abanico champions Andalusian produce and wine so the salmorejo is about as authentic as you can get. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" data-id=\"41161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-1568x1027.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Abanico_img-Final-El-Abanico-127_RET-Medium-2048x1341.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Head to Taberna El Abanico for modern takes on tapas classics. Credit: Taberna El Abanico\/Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, visit Mercado Victoria, the first gastronomic market in Andalusia. The covered space dates back to the 19th century as a meeting place and food market. Today, it offers more than 20 food stalls and the vibe is decidedly buzzy. Enjoy everything from salmorejo to other Andalusian delights such as grilled sardines and shrimp tortillas. If the weather is particularly sunny\u2014and you\u2019re in Andalusia so why wouldn\u2019t it be?\u2014grab your lunch and head to the outdoor seating area covered with vines and fans. It\u2019s the ideal spot on a hot summer day to stay cool.  \n<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        C\u00f3rdoba      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to C\u00f3rdoba  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"41167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_Mercado-Victoria_shutterstock_1035273160-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>To enjoy a range of Spanish gastronomical treats, head to the delightful Mercado Victoria. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"41173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-859x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-859x1024.jpg 859w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-768x916.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-1568x1870.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-1288x1536.jpg 1288w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG-1717x2048.jpg 1717w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pescado-y-marisco-espectacular-de-@lapescadoteca_mercadovic_IG.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><figcaption>La Pescadoteca is one of Mercado Victoria\u2019s stalls offering fresh seafood. Credit: La Pescadoteca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for something sweet? Then you\u2019ve got to try <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastel cordob\u00e9s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which, as the name implies, are unique to the city of C\u00f3rdoba. This special pastry boasts layers of puff pastry, and is filled with sweetened spaghetti squash\u2014yup, you read that right\u2014but trust us, it\u2019s delicious! Head to Roldan, a popular patisserie found throughout C\u00f3rdoba, to try it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_612330089-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Spectacular from all angles, Cordoba\u2019s mosque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u00f3rdoba is on the map for its infamous mosque, an impressive architectural feat that sits in the heart of the city and is one of the top things to see in C\u00f3rdoba. The Great Mosque of C\u00f3rdoba (known locally as the Mezquita) dates back to Roman times. Originally a church, it was built more than 1,500 years ago to honour the Roman god, Janus. Although there\u2019s not much left of the original church, you can still see the 850 columns that support the main structure of the mosque in its current form.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/great-mosque_shutterstock_137864276-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Great Mosque is a mish-mash of Roman, Arab and Christian architecture. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 784, Emir Abd ar-Rahman I, the Muslim ruler of C\u00f3rdoba, decided to convert the church into a mosque in the Umayyad style. Using the existing Roman columns, the mosque soon became one of the largest buildings in the Islamic world and was a gathering place for Muslim worshippers for the next 300 years. However, it wasn\u2019t to last. With the beginnings of the Christian Reconquest in 1236, the mosque was repurposed, and Ferdinand III and subsequent Christian rulers of C\u00f3rdoba implemented Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque flourishes over the years when converting it into a Catholic cathedral.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s mosque is now often referred to as a mosque-cathedral to acknowledge the rich history of the impressive building. The Great Mosque is open year-round and welcomes visitors into its grand interior but asks that everyone be respectful to those who still use the Great Mosque as a place of worship. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Patio de Los Naranjos (patio of oranges) sits at the entrance of the Great Mosque. It is an impressive square that has changed little since it was built alongside the Mezquita. In the courtyard, you\u2019ll find relaxing water fountains and dozens of orange trees, whose aroma sweetens the air when in bloom. Along one side of the square, you\u2019ll find several ornate horseshoe archways that take you to the mosque\u2019s entrance. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_shutterstock_Mosque\u2013Cathedral-of-Co\u0301rdoba_s-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Full of orange trees, Patio de Los Naranjos is an aromatic delight. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated around the Great Mosque is C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s Old Town, which is one of the largest in Europe and has UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Wander through the higgledy-piggledy streets that were purposely built for disorder to create shadows so that residents would stay cool on hot days. Get lost as you explore the iconic white buildings and cobblestone streets. Make sure to find the idyllic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calleja de Las Flores, a picturesque, narrow alley, where the walls are adorned with carnations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout C\u00f3rdoba, you\u2019ll see influences from its Roman, Moorish and Christian heritage, but there was also a large Jewish community that lived in the city between the 10th and 15th centuries. Discover more about their history in C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s beautifully preserved Jewish Quarter that sits within the historic centre.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        C\u00f3rdoba      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to C\u00f3rdoba  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"41197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-1568x1044.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/EDITORIAL_synagog_shutterstock_1130307173-1-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>C\u00f3rdoba Synagogue is a peaceful space that marks the Jewish influence on the city. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find the C\u00f3rdoba Synagogue, which is one of Spain\u2019s best-preserved medieval buildings\u2014it\u2019s also one of the few synagogues left in the country. The ornate stonework, with Hebrew inscriptions covering the walls, is a sight to behold. After Spain expelled the Jewish community, the Christians used the building as a hospital, a hermitage, and then a school. It wasn\u2019t until the 19th century that Spain gave the synagogue national monument status. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to venture out of the Old Town into other parts of C\u00f3rdoba, you\u2019ll find plenty of relics to keep you occupied. To learn more about the Roman influence on the city, head to C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s town hall and you\u2019ll be confronted with the magnificent ruins of the Roman Temple. Although not fully intact, what\u2019s left of the temple suggests it would\u2019ve been of a very large scale and a place to worship the Roman gods. Today, you can see remnants of its foundations and altar, and several of the column shafts. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Roman-Bridge-and-Mosque_shutterstock_644867758-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The Roman Bridge crosses the Guadalquivir river and connects the two halves of C\u00f3rdoba.&nbsp; Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see more Roman artefacts, cross the Roman Bridge. This impressive engineering feat overlooks the Guadalquivir river and leads to the Grand Mosque. Originally built by the Romans under the watchful eye of emperor Augustus, you can still see the 16 original foundations. However, like most things in C\u00f3rdoba, the bridge was changed by the Moors to the structure we see today. The bridge created an important barrier to the city and protected locals from attacks. Admire the statue of San Rafael, the patron saint of the city, at the centre. As you cross the bridge, you\u2019ll often see C\u00f3rdobans praying at the statue or leaving lit candles to honour him. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the bridge is the Calahorra Tower. Originally on the site of an Arabian castle, Henry II of Trastamara built the tower so he could create a defensive fortification to protect the city against attacks from his own brother, Peter I (otherwise known as Peter the Cruel)! If you like heights, climb the narrow, spiral staircase to the top of the tower for some of the best views of C\u00f3rdoba. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the Tower lies the Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus (Al-Andalus Living Museum) where you can discover more about C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s rich history. The museum takes you back in time to the Middle Ages. Here, you can discover for yourself how the three religions that dominated the city lived together. There are eight rooms in the museum and as you travel through them, you\u2019ll discover artefacts such as tools, paintings, and tapestries from the time\u200c.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, C\u00f3rdoba isn\u2019t just old buildings, it\u2019s also a thriving Spanish city full of modern life. Like the rest of the region of Andalusia, C\u00f3rdoba loves its flamenco. Intertwined with the region\u2019s history, it\u2019s said that flamenco dates back to the ninth century, when the Roma people migrated to the region from India. Over time, other influences from Christian, Moorish, and Jewish cultures affected the dance and made it what it is today. In 2010, UNESCO gave the dance, Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity status to acknowledge flamencos\u2019 cultural importance to the region and to Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" data-id=\"41209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-1568x984.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/flamenco_shutterstock_1038188626-2048x1285.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>During Noche Blanca del Flamenco, Cordoba becomes a sea of Gitana dresses. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a core part of Andalusian culture, expect to see flamenco bars and festivals across the region but particularly in C\u00f3rdoba. Throughout the year, discover the many flamenco festivals that take place in the city. One of the biggest is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noche Blanca del Flamenco<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (The White Nights of Flamenco), which takes place in June. For two nights every year, C\u00f3rdoba becomes a sea of budding flamenco fans wearing traditional outfits such as polka dot Gitana dresses. The festival sets up stages at the city\u2019s most iconic locations, and throughout the two nights, some of the biggest flamenco stars, globally and locally, perform for adoring crowds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t make it to C\u00f3rdoba during June, there are plenty of bars that host flamenco nights throughout the year. Tablao El Cardenal is one of the most popular spots in C\u00f3rdoba to enjoy the art form. Open for 25 years, the bar puts on a show for revellers every night. The two-hour show takes place on the grounds of the old archbishop\u2019s palace, in the shadows of the Great Mosque, and treats guests to a spectacle from five of the city\u2019s award-winning dancers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the city during May, you\u2019re in for a floral extravaganza. For the first two weeks of every year, residents of C\u00f3rdoba open up their private courtyards\u2014which are said to be the most beautiful in Spain\u2014for the Fiesta of the Patios (C\u00f3rdoba Patios Festival). For 12 days, you can take a peek into these classic Spanish courtyards and admire the colourful array of flowers that hang from the walls and spill over the balconies. Each year, you can take different routes to discover the myriad courtyards. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soho Boutique C\u00f3rdoba<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"41221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-782x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-768x1006.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-1568x2054.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1-1563x2048.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_booking.com_308914510-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><figcaption>Expect unique design features at Soho Boutique that are picture-perfect. Credit: Soho Boutique C\u00f3rdoba\/Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/soho-boutique-cordoba.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_ES_Cordoba_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_220608_376217_356980\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soho Boutique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a modern respite in this ancient city. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chic hotel is in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the heart of C\u00f3rdoba and is just a stone\u2019s throw from the city\u2019s biggest attractions, including the Great Mosque and the Roman Temple. Inside the hotel, expect mod-cons with hints of the past. All rooms have contemporary designs with accent walls and Instagrammable furniture. Dip your foot in the rooftop pool or swim a lap or two to beat the summer heat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        C\u00f3rdoba      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to C\u00f3rdoba  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/soho_SB-HOSPEDERIA-ATALIA-General-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Soho Boutique pays homage to the white-washed architecture of Cordoba\u2019s old town. Credit: Soho Boutique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"41245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sohohotel_pool_booking.com_314622461-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pool de r\u00e9sistance: Cool down after a long day of sightseeing at Soho Boutique.. Credit: Soho Boutique\/Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eurostars Patios de C\u00f3rdoba<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"41233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_patio_booking.com_132601543-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Eurostars Patios de C\u00f3rdoba has an ornate foyer built in the classic Andalusia style. CreditL Eurostars Patios de C\u00f3rdoba\/Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the few Eurostars in C\u00f3rdoba, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/eurostars-patios-de-cordoba.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_ES_Cordoba_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_220608_376217_356980\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patios de C\u00f3rdoba<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a fusion of modern Spanish design and the ancient influences that shape the city. You can see this best in the hotel\u2019s impressive foyer, which comprises three interior courtyards, in a typical Andalusian style, with arches and tiled floors. Rooms are simple in design with accents that hark back to the area\u2019s history, so expect pattern cushions, stone accented walls and ornamental trinkets. From the roof terrace, you can enjoy views of the Mosque\u2019s tower.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" data-id=\"41239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-1568x825.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-1536x808.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/eurostar_room_booking.com_-2048x1078.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Rooms at Eurostars Patios de C\u00f3rdoba are plush but minimal. 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