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Cordoba's Remarkable History
Cordoba was once the capital of Al-Andalus, the Moslem-occupied territories in the Iberian Penninsula during the middle ages. At the time, it was the most powerful and influential city in Europe. Glorious capital of the western world in the 11th century, Cordoba is not only a convenient stop in central Andalusia, but the essence of Spain--Iberian, Roman, Visigoth, Jewish, Islamic and Christian civilizations, captured in its stones, its monuments and its collective consciousness.
La Mezquita
The Mosque of Cordoba (la Mezquita), Cordoba's Cathedral since 1236, is one of Spain's most visited attractions and the foremost example of Islamic architecture in Spain.
Off the beaten track and into authentic Andalusia
But there's more to Cordoba than the Mosque and other monuments. This elegant city is large enough to offer travelers the variety of amenities they expect, yet small enough to walk everywhere. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, it's a city which has not lost its soul to modernity or to mass tourism, a place where you can both relax and get the most out of your vacation in an authentic setting. In its extensive historic district and picturesque neighborhoods, you'll get away from the crowds and right into the essence of today's Andalusia. Here you'll find the traditions of southern Spain are tastfully combined with modernity.
Cordoba's Convenient Location
Cordoba, Spain is located in the center of southern Spain (Andalusia) and has always been a strategic crossroads--today it is no different for travelers who are short on time. For the tourist who has never visited Spain, Andalusia is an unforgettable experience; and Cordoba is one of three places tourists must see in Andalusia: Granada, Cordoba and Seville.
Trains: The Madrid-Cordoba-Seville high-speed AVE train line means short travel times between Cordoba-Seville (40 min) and Cordoba-Madrid (1 hr 40 min). If your flight is to Madrid or Seville, you can be at your hotel in Cordoba within a few hours. For those of you on budget flights from northern Europe, you can fly into Seville, travel to Cordoba and end your Andalusian trip in Granada, with another flight from there. Some flights from the US, and many from the UK, fly to Malaga, from which there are train and bus connections. It's about a 3 hour drive to Cordoba from Malaga, and 1 1/2 hours from Seville. There are train and bus connections to major cities from Cordoba.
Infocordoba invites you to browse its pages to help plan your holiday in Spain. You'll find that we are the only English website fully-dedicated to Cordoba, and we hope the information we have gathered will help make your visit a memorable one.
Five highly recommended Cordoba Hotels:
Hospes Palacio del Bailío | Hotel Macia Alfaros | Hotel Eurostars Maimonides | Hotel San Miguel | Santa Ana Hostal