Nestled in the rolling hills just 7km outside of Cordoba, Spain, lies the magnificent ruins of Madinat Al-Zahra, a once-thriving palace city built during the Islamic Golden Age. Founded in the 10th century by the Umayyad Caliphate, the city served as a symbol of power and prosperity for the Islamic empire. Its grand palaces, stunning […]
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If you are spending a day or two in the Andalusian city of Cordoba you simply cannot miss the Jewish quarter, known locally as La Judería. It’s winding streets and tapas tavernas will greet you and the history there will have you hooked. La Judería was declared a world heritage site in 1994. If you […]
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One of my highlights of Cordoba was finding this 14th century Synagogue. It’s one of only three synagogues from this era left standing – the other two are in Toledo. If you are spending time in Cordoba then don’t miss this…it’s easy to get to (walkable from the Mezquita) and you don’t need a guide. […]