Cordoba, located in the south of
Spain in Andalusia, is home to perhaps one of the most important monuments of the Islamic world.. The Cordoba Mosque, or Kurtuba Mosque, was perhaps the most magnificent mosque built in Europe during the Andalusian Umayyad period.. Today, the works left by the Umayyad State of Andalusia have a great share in the visit of tourists from all over the world to Cordoba.
I also took a brief look at this unique city during my 4-day Andalusia tour. I had the opportunity to see. After a journey of approximately 129 km from Seville, we reached Cordoba, which was once the capital of the Andalusian Umayyad State.. Along with Cordoba, Cairo and Baghdad, it was one of the three most important cities of the period.. Especially 10 and 11. In the centuries, the city lived its golden age.. For example, it was the first settlement in Europe where city lighting was used.
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Cordoba’ Places to See in Turkey
10 and 11. If you use your time efficiently, it can be visited in one day.. Of course, Cordoba Mosque is one of the must-see places.
Cordoba Mosque
The Cordoba Mosque, completed in 987, stands out as the most important architectural work in the city.. As a result of the rapprochement of the caliph of the period with Byzantium, mosaics sent from Istanbul are found in the mosque.. This great mosque, where 22 thousand people could pray, was the largest mosque in the world after Mecca in its time.
This mosque is said to be one of the buildings that inspired the movement of naturalism.. The columns inside the mosque make you feel like you are in a forest.. The columns inside the mosque are also called “Forest of Columns“.
Although the Catholic Spaniards demolished the Cordoba Alcazar when they captured the city, they do not demolish this mosque at the request of the church.. But they are turning it into a Cathedral. The woodwork used in the mosque is exhibited in its courtyard today.. When you enter the mosque, you find yourself in a forest of columns.. The double arch technique used in the construction of this place ensures the strength of the structure.. This mosque, which consisted of 1013 columns when it was built, now has 856 columns after the destruction of the Christians.
5. Carlos is building a cathedral in the middle of the mosque to give the message to Suleiman the Magnificent that “Islam is over in Europe”. Approximately 160 columns were cut in the construction of this cathedral.. The kauba tree brought from the colonies in South America is used in the construction.
The other must-see structures of the city are:
- Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos (Royal Palace)
- Torre de la Calahorre
- Callejas de las Flores
- Jewish Quarter
- Zoco Flea Market
What to Eat in Cordoba?
Paella, tapas are again the first dishes that come to mind. Again, the region-specific “Gazpacho” soup can be tried.
Where to Stay in Kurtuba?
It is possible to find a room in the city with prices starting from 14 Euros.. Of course, if you don’t have a problem staying in hostels. Of course, you have over 90 accommodation choices in the city.
Shopping in Cordoba
Those who want to buy souvenirs can find what they are looking for in many shops around the Kurtuba Mosque.. Other shopping centers in the city are located around Cruz Conde Street, Conception Street, and Grand Capitan Boulevard.
How to Get to Cordoba?
There is no direct flight to the city from Turkey.. As in many cities in Andalusia, it would be much more logical to go here via Malaga by bus or train alternative.. There are direct flights to Malaga from Istanbul every day.. The city takes 45 minutes by high-speed train from Malaga. However, it costs something like 45 Euros.. To book tickets for Spanish high-speed trains, you can refer to Renfe’s website.. The bus is much more economical in this respect.. However, this journey takes around 3, 3 and a half hours.
Map of Cordoba Malaga
Where is Cordoba?
City Gudalquivir in Andalusia State Located in the middle of the valley by the river. The distance of the city to other important cities of Spain is as follows:
Almería: 310 km
Barcelona: 880 km
Bilbao: 797 km
Cádiz: 262 km
Granada: 232 km
Madrid: 401 km
Málaga: 163 km
Seville: 143 km
Valencia: 582 km
Cordoba Climate and Weather
The city has a classical Mediterranean climate. In summer, temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius, especially in July.. In winter, it is at the lowest 5 degrees.. The best time for a holiday is April-May, September-October, as in the rest of Andalusia.
