Eight kilometres west of Cordoba stands the remnants of Medina Azahara, the magnificent
palace-city built by Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III in the 10th century. Intended to accommodate a court of 12,000 people, its construction symbolized the power and independence of the Umayyad caliph. Only 70 years after it was founded, the Berbers swept it. The Rich Room offers a glimpse into its former grandeur.
World Heritage Site.
Info & Location
City/Province: Cordoba
Type of Experience: Islamic heritage
Where: Carretera Palma del Río, km 5.5, Cordoba 14005.
How to get there: Carretera Palma del Río, km 5.5, Cordoba 14005.
Our tip: The place where the archaeological site is located can be very cold in winter and very hot in summer, keep it in mind to choose the best time for your visit. Do not miss the video that is projected in the museum, before the visit. It is interesting and will help you imagine what the city was from the arecheological remains. A guide will also help you better understand the importance of the monument.
Price: Adult: 3. , Children: 1,5.
