Muslim Al-Andalus
Capital of the Umayyad caliphate in the 10th century, Córdoba was the West's leading center of learning, science and poetry.

Muslims, Jews and Christians in one city.
Capital of the Umayyad caliphate in the 10th century, Córdoba was the West's leading center of learning, science and poetry.
The Jewish Quarter preserves the memory of the Jewish community and of Maimonides, the great philosopher and physician born here in 1135.
After the 1236 Reconquista, the city welcomed Fernandine churches and the cathedral inserted into the mosque.
For centuries, Córdoba was where Muslims, Jews and Christians shared science, art and daily life. A three-cultures route explains half of medieval Europe.
Best for
Cultural travelers and al-Andalus curious.
Anu's tip
Combine Mezquita, Synagogue and a Fernandine church in one morning: three layers of the same city.
Best photo
Inside the Synagogue and the Mezquita's courtyard.
Best time
Mid-morning, year-round.
Good to know
The Synagogue is small; 15 minutes is enough. Usually free for EU residents.
Nearby
Jewish Quarter, Casa de Sefarad, Mosque-Cathedral.
Half a day is enough to comfortably visit the three key sites.