Córdoba
Spain
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June for the patio festival and mild weather; summers are very hot.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Once a dazzling capital of Moorish Spain, Córdoba is home to the breathtaking Mezquita, a mosque-cathedral of striped arches. Flower-filled patios, a Roman bridge, and a labyrinthine Jewish quarter evoke its layered history.
Top attractions
Tour the Mezquita mosque-cathedral, cross the Roman Bridge, and wander the Jewish Quarter.
Getting around
The historic center is walkable, with buses linking the train station and outlying areas.