Historical context
The Caliphate unified territories, secured internal peace and projected Córdoba as a Mediterranean power. Diplomacy with Byzantium and the Holy Roman Empire, professional army, strong currency and intense cultural activity.
What remains today
Medina Azahara, the maqsura and the mihrab of the Mezquita are the monumental heart of this period.
Tips for the visitor
Combine the Mezquita with Medina Azahara to grasp the Caliphate.
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