A Walk Around La Judería of Córdoba (the Jewish quarter/old town)

On August 3, 2018October 5, 2019 By Laura Ferries WriterIn cordoba, Uncategorized11 Comments

Córdoba isn’t one of the most famous cities in Andalucía and is often unfairly overlooked.

However, UNESCO hasn’t overlooked Córdoba as its centre is recognised as a World Heritage Site, along with the recently awarded Medina Azahara, 20 minutes out of the city.

UNESCO recognises Córdoba’s Historic Centre as its Mezquita, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Roman Bridge and Calahorra Tower and the streets all around the district of the Mezquita.

This area is known as La Judería which means the Jewish Quarter.

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The Roman Temple of Córdoba: Some Brief Facts

On July 29, 2018October 5, 2019 By Laura Ferries WriterIn cordoba1 Comment

Standing incongruously in what is now a pedestrianised area of shops and bars in Córdoba, it still strikes me that there is a Roman temple in the middle of all of that.

It isn’t the biggest and it isn’t the most impressive Roman temple you can see and it certainly isn’t Córdoba’s biggest touristic pull to the city but it is attractive and lends a touch of history and grandeur to an otherwise generic (but lovely- one of my favourites!) street.

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Córdoba Pueblo Series: Montoro

On June 12, 2018June 13, 2018 By Laura Ferries WriterIn cordoba, pueblos1 Comment

Some associate Spain with its beaches or its cities.

Some may stretch to thinking of its mountains and skiing.

However, in Part II of my Córdoba Pueblo Series (Part I was about Cardeña) I am going to continue showing you the joys, authenticity and incredible affordability of a trip to a Spanish village.

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Medina Azahara: A Guide to the Site of the Former Capital of al-Andalus

On June 7, 2018October 5, 2019 By Laura Ferries WriterIn cordoba6 Comments

The Medina Azahara, or as it is sometimes stylised, the Madinat al-Zahra, is an unsung wonder of an archeological site but it really is so much more than that.

This site was once the powerful capital of al-Andalus with a marvellous vantage point for keeping a watch across Córdoba and continues to be shrouded in mystery and romance today, from its brief but colourful 80 year existence.

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La Feria de Córdoba: A Week Long Celebration of Local Culture and Fiesta

On May 29, 2018October 5, 2019 By Laura Ferries WriterIn cordoba, feria, Uncategorized7 Comments

The Feria of Córdoba is arguably THE most important event in the calendar of this city and as it is literally and figuratively such a colourful occasion laden with history and tradition, I will warn you now this is a long but hopefully interesting post with plenty of pictures and information!

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