Guided Visit to Azahara Medina in Córdoba Guided Visit to Azahara Medina without Bus
ID: GYG40387-51179
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Take a trip to the Azahara Medina, just a short trip from Córdoba, for a fascinating guided tour of this historic site. Explore the incredible architecture of this palace-city, built as the Caliphate of Cordoba's seat of government in the 10th century.
The Caliph of Umayyad Córdoba, Abd al- Rahman III, ordered the construction of palace-city of Madinat al-Zahra, meaning "brilliant city" in Arabic, in the early 10th century.
Located about 5 miles (8 km) from the city of Córdoba, this amazing collection of ornate buildings and monuments was created as a symbol of the Caliphi's power against its enemies. They also served as official government buildings.
On your visit to this breathtaking site, you can choose between two options: a guided tour with or without a tourist bus.
Guided Tour (with bus):
Hop aboard the site's tourist bus and make your way to the center of the palatial city. Once there, visit the impressive visitor center before heading north to explore the main sections of the city, one by one.
Guided Tour (without bus):
Start with a visit to the impressive visitor center, where you will explore Spain's fascinating Moorish history and enjoy a screening of a video that virtually recreates how this historic city was in the 10th century. Later, head north to explore the main sections of the city, one by one.
Highlights
- Explore the amazing palace-city of the Azahara Medina
- Learn about the site during a 1-hour stop at the visitor center
- Gain insight into the everyday life of the city in the 10th century
- Investigate the hidden corners of the Medina with the aid of your guide
- Benefit from free access to the site and explore its amazing architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Front Entrance of the Visitor Center. Carretera Palma del Río, km 5,5, Cordoba, Spain. Your guide will meet you in the same parking. The visit will begin 11:15 AM (please be there at 11:10 AM).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
