Visits

Medina Azahara

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

Where

Carretera Palma del Río, km 5.5, Cordoba 14005.

How to get there

Bus/shuttle service to reach the site from center of Cordoba (20-minute journey). The bus departs from Paseo de la Victoria (Glorieta Hospital Cruz Roja or in front of the Victoria Market). Prices: Adults: € 9, / Kids (from 5 to 12 years old): € 5. / Kids up to 5 years: free. Ticket sales: at tourist information offices, hotels. etc.

Phone & website

(+34) 957 103 637 / www.museosdeandalucia.es

Timetable

Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00h. / Sunday: 09:00, - 15:00h. Moday, closed.

Prices

Adult: €3. Children: € 1,5.

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.

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