Cordoba Spain holidays
Cordoba tourist attractions
The Mosque is Córdoba’s main monument. Work on its construction started soon after Abd al-Rahman the first took over the Emirate. Its most ancient foundations are built over the remains of the primitive Visigothic basilica of San Vicente. After Córdoba was conquered by the Christians, at the beginning of the sixteenth century, the city council [...]
Mezquita
Europe is full of magnificent churches, cathedrals and other religious structures. But few are as unusual as the famed Mezquita of Cordoba in the region of Andalucia. Begun at the end of the 8th century while Spain was under Moorish rule, it continued to evolve long after the Reconquest in 1236 AD. The result is [...]
Cordoba holidays
During the 10th century Cordoba was the cultural center of Spain. Several cities in this ancient country might now claim that title. But, many sights in this Andalucian town show why Cordoba was – and still is – one of the leaders. The Mezquita of Cordoba is one that would easily make the list. Built [...]
Cordoba, Montilla-Moriles Wine-tasting Festival
Every year, the Montilla-Moriles Wine-tasting Festival is held in Cordoba. Over 20 bodegas (wine-cellars) take part, and the people of Cordoba come in their droves to taste the local wines and traditional tapas. There is also music to liven up the atmosphere and a variety of events, including special wine-tasting events organised by professional wine-tasters, [...]
Cordoba Window grilles and balconies festival/competition
Pilgrimage and competitions whose main protagonist is beautiful Cordoba. Coinciding with the popular Courtyards Competition, there is also a “Window Grilles and Balconies” Competition.Those who take part decorate the traditional window grilles and balconies of their houses with a colourful array of flowering plants.
Cordoba Guitar Festival
During the first fortnight of July, Cordoba becomes “guitar city”. This festival in honour of the guitar has gained international fame thanks to the quality of the performers that take part, and it has become a point of reference for all guitar lovers and enthusiasts.
