Cordoba Neighbourhoods, Locations and Districts

(Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain)



Cordoba is best known for its winding streets and its distinctive Andalucian whitewashed walls. This is a relatively compact city with character around every corner. It certainly packs in everything that you would expect from a city of its historic caliber and stature.

Over the years, Cordoba has also grown to be come a modern city, which now extends over ten administrative districts. Most visitors to the city tend not to stray much further than the centre, which includes the Jewish quarter of Juderia, and the north-eastern part of the city, where most of the major tourist sights are situated.

History abounds within the Old City, while the Plaza de las Tendillas district plays an integral part in local commerce. Tourists are often to be found hanging out around the Plaza del Potro neighbourhood, where cultural attractions are in especially good supply, ranging from quality museums to beautiful old churches.


Old City

The area around the Mezquita is what makes Cordoba such a beautiful city. This historic and architecturally fascinating part of the city has several attractions of note. As well as the Mezquita itself, visitors can also admire the Palacio Episcopal, the Diocesan Museum of Fine Arts and the Puente Romano (Roman Bridge).

Juderia

The old Jewish Quarter of Cordoba has narrow lanes, whitewashed houses and lots of courtyards, known as 'patios'. It is perfect for whiling away an afternoon and there are ample opportunities to soak up the historic atmosphere. The Juderia is home to the oldest surviving synagogue in Spain, as well a the Puerta de Almodóvar, a Moorish gate that leads into this part of the city.

Plaza del Potro District

Situated north-west of the Mezquita, the neighbourhood of Plaza del Potro is home to some of the city's most popular museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Julio Romero de Torres Museum. Notable churches in this area include San Pedro, to the east of the square. The plaza itself is famous because it was mentioned in 'Don Quixote'. Cervantes, the author, is reputed to have stayed at an inn on the square known as the Mesón del Potro. Today, it serves as a popular exhibition space.

Plaza de las Tendillas District

The Plaza de las Tendillas district is the commercial hub of Cordoba. Some of the city's most popular attractions are also situated here, including the Gran Teatro. Running from the square is the Avenida del Gran Capitan, where many of Cordoba's hotels, cafes, restaurants and theatres can be found.

North-East Cordoba

The north-eastern district of the city is separated from Sureste by the Avenida de Libia. Several churches can be found here, including San Lorenzo, built in the Romanesque-cum-Gothic style, and the 13th-century San Pablo. Other tourist attractions include the remains of the Temple Romano, built in the 1st century AD. Visitors can relax awhile in the Plaza de la Corredera, a square where bullfights used to be held.

Poniente-Sur

Situated to the west of the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba, Poniente-Sur is a residential suburb of the city. It is home to the Jardin de la Escritora Elena Fortún, a park that is also known as 'The Lakes', and the Zoco or Souk - a craft market in the style of an Arab market.

Sur

Sur is the only one of Cordoba's districts to be located south of the River Guadalquivir. Its most southerly point borders with the A-4 motorway. Of note, the Avenida de Cádiz runs alongside the river.