Cordoba Slow Guided Tour

The Monument to the Lovers in Córdoba represents the enduring love story between Ibn Zaydun and Wallada bint al-Mustakfi, important figures in Andalusian history. Featuring a statue of two hands, it is a captivating cultural site and the starting point of our tour.

Judería de Córdoba, "the Jewish quarter of Córdoba", is the area of the Spanish city of Córdoba where Jews lived between the 10th and 15th centuries.

The Maimonides Statue in Cordoba, Spain, honors the influential philosopher and physician Moses Maimonides. This statue celebrates his important contributions to medieval thought and medicine, making it a notable cultural landmark in the city.

The Córdoba Synagogue is a small historic building built in 1315 in the Jewish quarter of Córdoba, Spain. The only one that can be visited today in Andalusia, it is very small but decorated according to the best Mudejar tradition.

The old Arab souk, formerly used as an Arab market, today houses in this courtyard several artists' workshops and shops which manufacture and offer local arts and crafts.

The Chapel of San Bartolomé, is a historic chapel known for its beautiful Mudejar architecture. Dating from the 14th century, it features delicate details and is located in the heart of the city's Jewish quarter, attracting visitors interested in exploring Córdoba's rich religious and architectural heritage.

Mohamed Al-Gafequi, an Andalusian physician born in Córdoba in 1126, was renowned for his expertise in ophthalmology during the medieval era. He made significant advances in cataract surgery, perfecting techniques that had a lasting impact on the field. Al-Gafequi's contributions extend to detailed studies of the anatomy of the eye and eye diseases, making him a central figure in the history of medicine and ophthalmology.

The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of Córdoba is housed in the historic building that was formerly the Hospital of Cardinal Salazar. Over time, it evolved from a medical institution to a center of higher learning. Since its establishment in 1971 as a University College under the University of Seville, and then as a Faculty in the new University of Córdoba in 1973, the building has become an important educational and cultural landmark. It underwent expansions and renovations in the 1990s to accommodate new academic programs such as Art History, Humanities, and later Translation and Interpretation. Today it stands as a blend of historic architecture and modern academic facilities, contributing to the academic heritage of Córdoba.

The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, also known as the Great Mosque of Córdoba or simply the Mezquita, and whose ecclesiastical name is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. This structure is considered one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture and one of the most interesting buildings in the world.