Córdoba (/ ˈkɔːrdəbə / KOR-də-bə; Spanish: [ˈkoɾðoβa] ⓘ), or sometimes Cordova (/ ˈkɔːrdəvə / KOR-də-və), [6] is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It is the third most populated municipality in Andalusia. The city primarily lies on the right bank of the Guadalquivir in the south of the Iberian Peninsula.

Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.

Jan 26, 2020 · A thousand years ago Córdoba (Spain) was the largest city in the world, with a population three times its current 320,000. It was the capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba, which for several hundred years controlled much of the Iberian peninsula.

Mar 12, 2025 · Córdoba, city, capital of Córdoba provincia (province), in the north-central section of the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Andalusia in southern Spain. It lies at the southern foot of the Morena Mountains and on the right (north) bank of the Guadalquivir River, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Sevilla.

Feb 5, 2025 · Córdoba is a perfect destination for history lovers. One of the hottest cities in Spain, it enchants you with orange tree-lined narrow streets, labyrinthine Jewish and Moorish quarters, flower-filled hidden patios and superb Andalusian gastronomy.

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Córdoba is a mid-sized city of 326,000 inhabitants (2018) and the capital of the province of Córdoba in the centre of Andalucia. A great cultural reference point in Europe, this ancient city has been declared a World Heritage Site and contains a mixture of the diverse cultures that have settled it throughout history.

Mar 11, 2025 · If cities were books, Cordoba would be a page-turning best seller you couldn’t put down. This city is so full of culture, beauty, and charm that deciding what to do in Cordoba can be like figuring out the first chapter of an epic novel. I visited Cordoba during my gap year, and it has stuck with me ever since. The Andalusian gem is bursting with Moorish, Arab, and Jewish …

Jan 10, 2025 · There are quite a few wonderful things to do in Córdoba, Spain, but there is one thing in particular that draws most tourists to this beautiful city. While the city of the same …

Oct 11, 2024 · Córdoba, the capital of the Córdoba province in Andalusia, is one of Spain’s most fascinating destinations. Occupied by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C.E., the city maintains a deep connection to...