Córdoba is a city located in southern Spain along the Guadalquivir river. It has a population of around 325,453. Córdoba has mild winters with occasional frosts and hot, variable summers with rainfall from storms. Some of Córdoba's most important monuments include the Mosque of Córdoba constructed in 784, the surrounding archbishop's palace and Roman bridge, and the Palace of the Christian Kings built in 1328. Córdoba also has a historic Jewish quarter dating back to Roman and Gothic times. Notable squares include Plaza de las Tendillas and Plaza de la Corredera. Museums feature archaeological and art collections. Parks include the Garden of
2. LOCATION
Córdoba is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain.
It’s located on the banks of the Guadalquivir
river.
325,453 inhabitants
3. IMPORTANT PERSONS
Philosophers:
- Seneca theYounger
Orators:
- Seneca the Elder
Poets:
- Lucan
4. CLIMATE
Winters are mild with isolated frosts.
Summers, with increased daily thermal
oscillations.
Precipitation is generated by storms.
5. MAIN MONUMENTS
Mosque of Cordoba
Its construction started in 784
6. MAIN MONUMENTS
Around the Mosque
- Archiepiscopal Palace
- Puerta del puente
- Roman Bridge
- Torre de la Calahorra
7. MAIN MONUMENTS
The Palace of the Christian Kings
Built in 1328 by Alfonso XI
8. MAIN MONUMENTS
The Jewish quarter
The Jewish quarter going back to the time of the
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Romans and Goths.
It built in 1315.
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9. SQUARES
“Plaza de las Tendillas”
“Plaza de la Corredera”
“Plaza del Potro”
10. MUSEUMS
Archaeological Museum: old-iberian collection
The Museum of Arts: Zurbarán, Murillo, Goya,
Sorolla and Mateo Inurria.
The Museums of Julio Romero de Torres
11. PARKS AND GARDENS
Garden of the Victory
Garden of the Rivas Duke
Garden of the Agriculture
Park Cruz Conde
Park of the Miraflores
12. MAIN CELEBRATIONS
Holy Week at Eastern
Holy Thrusday and Holy Friday, should be
highlighted for its exciting ritual, display and
devotion.
13. MAIN CELEBRATIONS
The Patio Festival
Whose owners-after caring for hundreds of
plants and flowers all year long, open their
patios to the public in early May.
14. MAIN CELEBRATIONS
The Crosses Festival
Associations around the
City set up crosses in public
Square strewn with flowers
All over.
15. MAIN CELEBRATIONS
The fair
It is a good place to see an authentic Andalusian
festival and have a good time.