Discover the Greatest City of the 13th Century: Cordoba

Cordoba is a city located in southern Spain. It is one of the greatest cities of the 13th century. Arabs dominated this region in 711. The city, ruled by the Umayyad Caliphate until 756, was governed by a new state in 756: the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba. The Umayyads declared their caliphate here. It was ruled by this state for approximately 800 years. In this regard, Cordoba is a very cultural and historical city that must be visited. The best time to go to Cordoba is April, May, or September, October. To get here, you must first go to Madrid or Barcelona. If you are going to Madrid, you can travel to Cordoba by high-speed train from Madrid. Or you can use local airlines. You can also travel to Cordoba from Barcelona using local airlines. It is also beneficial to go there with a Spanish visa. First, you will visit the Jewish quarter called Synagogue-Juderia. Walking through the narrow and historic streets here will do you good. You can sit in the cafes here. After this, you can visit the Cordoba Mosque, one of the most important works of the 8th century and the third largest mosque in the world. This mosque has 850 columns and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This mosque was later converted into a church. You can visit this place by buying a ticket. Other places you can visit in Cordoba include the Roman Bridge and Plaza Mayor. Dishes you should try are Paella and saffron rice, and fideuà. You can also drink delicious wines. We recommend you go to La Almudaina and Bodegas Campos restaurants in Cordoba. Some hotels where you can stay are more affordable in price compared to cities like Cordoba, Madrid, and Barcelona. Some hotels where you can stay include: Casa de Azulejos, Hotel Cordoba Centro, Hotel Gonz. Don't forget to visit Seville when your trip to Cordoba ends.