The back story
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The back story
Córdoba: the back story
The Mosque-Cathedral, the Roman bridge, the patios in May and a three-star table at Noor.
Region guide · Andalusia
Córdoba: Our Favourites
The Mosque-Cathedral, the Roman bridge, the patios, Medina Azahara and three-star Noor.
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What to see and do
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UNESCO World Heritage
The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
The forest of red-and-white arches at the heart of Córdoba’s UNESCO-listed historic centre.
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Across the Guadalquivir
The Roman bridge of Córdoba
The Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, with the Mosque-Cathedral at its end.
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UNESCO World Heritage
Medina Azahara
The ruins of the 10th-century caliphal city outside Córdoba, a UNESCO site since 2018.
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A walk to take
Across the Roman bridge to the Mosque-Cathedral
From the Calahorra tower over the Roman bridge into the Judería.
Eat and drink
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One MICHELIN Star
Choco
Modern Andalusian cooking in Córdoba.
Calle Compositor Serrano Lucena 14, 14010 CórdobaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star · new 2026
ReComiendo
Periko Ortega’s playful, memory-led tasting menus.
Calle Mirto 7, 14012 CórdobaExplore View on map
Where to stay
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A palace over Roman remains
Hospes Palacio del Bailío
A palace hotel in the old centre of Córdoba, with a spa.
Calle Ramírez de las Casas Deza 10–12, 14001 CórdobaExplore View on map
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Beside the Mosque-Cathedral
Hotel Balcón de Córdoba
A boutique hotel on Calle Encarnación, beside the Mosque-Cathedral.
Calle Encarnación 8, 14003 CórdobaExplore View on map
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Patios in the Judería
Hotel Las Casas de la Judería
A hotel spread across linked houses and patios in the Jewish quarter.
Calle Tomás Conde 10, 14004 CórdobaExplore View on map
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Good value in the centre
Hotel Casa Museo Mezquita
A small, good-value hotel on Plaza Santa Catalina, a few minutes from the Mosque-Cathedral.
Plaza Santa Catalina 1, 14003 CórdobaExplore View on map
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Views over the city of the caliphs
Parador de Córdoba
A modern Parador on the hill north of the city, with views over Córdoba.
Avenida de la Arruzafa 37, 14012 CórdobaExplore View on map
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