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Córdoba is a historic city in Andalusia that in the 10th century served as the capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba and one of the most important political, commercial, and cultural centers in western Europe. Its main landmark is the Mezquita-Catedral, a former great mosque that was converted into a cathedral following the Christian conquest, while retaining its rows of columns and distinctive two-tone arches. The historic center also includes the former Jewish quarter Judería, a 14th-century synagogue, a Roman bridge, and streets with traditional courtyards.
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A former grand mosque, whose construction began in the 8th century on the site of an earlier Visigoth church, was converted into a cathedral following the Christian conquest of Córdoba. The interior is recognizable by its forest of columns and distinctive two-tone red-and-white arches, while a Renaissance cathedral nave sits within the former Islamic structure. The complex is under UNESCO protection and represents one of the most significant historical landmarks of Andalusia.
The fortress and royal residence from the 14th century was built on the orders of Alfonso XI on the foundations of earlier Roman and Moorish structures. It was home to the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, who received Christopher Columbus here before his first voyage. The complex is known for its defensive towers, archaeological remains, and landscaped gardens with fountains and water channels.
One of the best-preserved historic Jewish quarters in Spain, located alongside the western walls of the Mezquita. Narrow white streets, inner courtyards, and traditional houses with flowering gardens behind their gates characterize this part of the city, which dates back to the period of Moorish rule. Here you will also find a 14th-century synagogue, one of only three surviving in all of Spain.
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