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Further Attractions

Cordoba features a number of further attractions which are not that popular, but impressive and therefore worth a visit. Here are some of them.

Roman Caves

These caves, only a few minutes from the city of Cordoba, are a remarkable Roman leftover. In large underground quarries, Romans mined sandstone for their buildings in Cordoba and the entire region, creating an extensive system of tunnels. The caves are located northeast of Cordoba, in the sttlement of La Colina. The address is: Cuevas Street (Calle Las Cuevas), 14014 Cordoba.

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Las Ermitas

Settled by monks for centuries, this hermitage is truly a treasure. Located in the Sierra Morena hills, visitors may enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the city of Cordoba. Las Ermitas is accessible by car via a 15 km (10 mi) winding moutain street. Alternatively, visitors may use a 3 km (2 mi) hiking trail which, however, requires excellent condition.

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Almodóvar Gate

This is one of three city gates in town that outlasted the trials of time. Weighty yet someways delicate, this structure gives an insight in how the city was protected in past times.

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Roman Mausoleum

Discovered in 1993 and then rebuilt according to original construction plans, the Roman mausoleum gives another glimpse of the Roman culture in this area.

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La Pergola

The northern part of the Victoria Park (Jardines de la Victoria) once was dedicated to the Duke of Rivas, a Cordoba politician and poet. Right at this place, La Pergola is to be found - a neo-classic monument built in 1929 by architect Carlos Saez de Santamaría.
 


Albolafia Mill

Albolafia is a large mill wheel which is the remain of a Moorish water mill. In ancient times, a number of water mills were located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Albolafia was used to elevate water from the river to the Episcopal Palace and to the Alcázar gardens. This relic giving evidence of advanced Moorish architecture can be marveled at near the Roman Bridge. Remains of further mills can be found throughout the area.
 



Murallas (City Walls)

In ancient times, Cordoba was surrounded by massive city walls. Although only a few fragments survived to date, the city wall’s relics are nothing but impressive. Even today, visitors may recognize the whole extent and the former importance of the walls. Among the outlasting remains there are three city gates: the 10th century Seville Gate (Puerta de Sevilla), the Jew Gate, and the Bridge Gate which is also known as Triumphal Arch. Largely untouched portions of the wall can be found along the river to the west of the Roman Bridge, in Cairuan Street (Calle de Cairuan), as well as in Marrubial Street (Ronda de Marrubial).
 



Baños Arabes (Arabian Baths)


The excavated remains of the Arabian Baths, once built as part of the ancient Royal Fortress, give visitors a glimpse of the luxurious way of life 10th century Caliphs used to have. Later the baths were used by Almoravides and Almohades, before they sank into oblivion.
 


 


Gran Teatro (Grand Theater)

Today, the former theater of Cordoba is a place where theater and music performances, operas and other events take place. Opened in 1873 and closed a hundred years later, the building barely escaped being demolished in the 1970s. The city government bought the theater building and declared it a historic monument. After extensive renovation and modification the theater reopened and became a popular cultural spot. The Gran Teatro Theater is located north of downtown, in Gran Capitàn Anevue (Avenida de Gran Capitán).
 


 


Posada del Potro (Potro Inn)

Posada del Potro is a building with a long tradition to tell. The former guesthouse is the place where Miguel de Servantes wrote parts of his famous “Don Quixote”. And it is even mentioned in the book, so the book gives evidence of Posada’s existence hundreds of years ago, as well as it made this inn known around the world. Astoundingly, the building’s condition is pretty excellent and original. Since its erection in the 15th century, it has not undergone major modifications. So it is one of the most typical buildings from that time in town. Today, this architectural monument serves as exhibition site and interpretive center. It is located at Potro Square (Plaza del Potro).
 


 


Cercadillas


When Cordoba got its new railroad station in the early 1990s, the remains of a Roman palace were excavated. It is known that this palace had been the seat of former Roman emperor Maximilianus Herculeus. Obviously, the palace played a decisive role for military and political administration of the Iberian peninsula. Beginning in the 4th century, the palace was place of Christian cult.
 







































 

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