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Travel Tips in Cordoba

Cordoba, Situated along the Guadalquivir river, is another of the southern cities with its typical Andalusian atmosphere. Cordoba is divided in two by an Arabian wall. At one side the strait and wide avenues of the XXth century, at the other side the labyrinth of winding narrow alleys, a lot of them dead-end. Cordoba is as well a very lively town and well known for Flamenco and bullfighting.

Cordoba Tours and Attractions

• Mezquita / Cordoba Cathedral : Cordoba's Mezquita is the grandest and most beautiful mosque ever constructed by the Moors in Spain. It stands right in the centre of the city, surrounded by the old Jewish and Moorish quarters. When the Christians city was reconquered the city they were so overwhelmed by its beauty that they built the Cathedral within the Mosque.
• Alcazár de los Reyes Cristianos : It was here that Columbus first requested funding for his renowned journey. The gorgeous gardens of the Alcázar are well worth a visit. The buildings were the former house of the Inquisition and today host one of the largest complete Roman mosaics in existence.

When to Travel to Cordoba

Cordoba has a number of lively festivals and events, which take place throughout the year, in and around Cordoba. September to December is best time to visit Newcastle.