Córdoba Trip Overview
We want to be a window into the rich diversity of the culture, identity and history of Jewish Cordoba.
Through our tours, experiences, and educational and cultural activities, we offer both visitors and locals the opportunity to discover and experience the legacy left to us by our ancestors.
During the visit we will discover the secrets of the Jewish quarter of Córdoba and its inhabitants. We will learn about the golden age of Judaism in Spain and about the harsh persecution to which the conversos were subjected by the Inquisition.
We will visit the best preserved medieval Jewish quarter in all of Europe as well as its synagogue, the Maimonides monument, the artisan souk, the remains of the Jewish quarter.
The visit can be completed, if you wish it, with a visit to the magnificent royal alcazar of Córdoba, official residence of the Christian monarchs and later headquarters of the Inquisition.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 to 3 hours
* Starts: Córdoba, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
We want to be a window into the rich diversity of the culture, identity and history of Jewish Cordoba.
Through our tours, experiences, and educational and cultural activities, we offer both visitors and locals the opportunity to discover and experience the legacy left to us by our ancestors.
During the visit we will discover the secrets of the Jewish quarter of Córdoba and its inhabitants. We will learn about the golden age of Judaism in Spain and about the harsh persecution to which the conversos were subjected by the Inquisition.
We will visit the best preserved medieval Jewish quarter in all of Europe as well as its synagogue, the Maimonides monument, the artisan souk, the remains of the Jewish quarter.
The visit can be completed, if you wish it, with a visit to the magnificent royal alcazar of Córdoba, official residence of the Christian monarchs and later headquarters of the Inquisition.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jewish Quarter (Juderia), Cordoba Spain
Our tours & experiences are devoted to: The splendor of the Three Cultures in the Middle-Ages .
Cordoba, founded by Rome, became the most populous city in the West in the 10th century. Crucible of cultures, and witness to the greatest cultural splendor of Judaism and medieval Islam. The labyrinth of its streets contains the history of the coexistence of Jews, Christians and Muslims. Although that coexistence was never easy, nevertheless, it offered a powerful example of how cultural diversity can enrich a society. A city unique for its beauty, that is worth discovering in depth.We organize the visit to suit you, adapted to your interest. This visit may include:
Synagogue, Casa de Sefarad, Mosque-Cathedral, Alcazar, Medinat Azahara …
We are always happy to finish our tours with a glass of wine and a friendly conversation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Medina Azahara, Ctra. Palma del Rio, km 5.5, 14005 Cordoba Spain
We will explore the: Beauty and Power in the Caliphate of Cordoba
The city of splendor, the city of light. The Versailles of the Middle Ages. Her beauty was as sublime as it was fleeting. Founded by Caliph Abderramán III in 936 and destroyed by Berbers in 1010, it housed the beauty and knowledge of Al-Andalus within its walls. Today it continues to dazzle the visitor wishing to e explore one of the most interesting episodes in the history of mankind.
Duration: 2 hours
