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Córdoba Archaeological Museum

About

The Córdoba Archaeological Museum offers a captivating journey through the many civilizations that shaped the city, from prehistoric settlements to the splendour of Al‑Andalus. Housed in a Renaissance palace built over the remains of a Roman theatre, the museum seamlessly blends architecture and archaeology. Its galleries display an impressive collection of Iberian sculptures, Roman mosaics, Visigothic artefacts, and Islamic ceramics, each piece revealing a different chapter of Córdoba’s long history. One of the highlights is the partially excavated Roman theatre, visible beneath the building and offering a rare glimpse into the city’s ancient urban life. Thoughtfully curated and rich in detail, the museum provides an engaging and accessible way to understand Córdoba’s cultural evolution, making it an essential stop for anyone seeking to explore the city’s deep historical roots.

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Córdoba Archaeological Museum
Location

The Córdoba Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba) is located in central Córdoba, Andalusia, at Plaza Jerónimo Páez 7, housed in the Renaissance‑style Palace of Páez de Castillejo just outside the historic old town. It sits very close to the Córdoba Mosque–Cathedral, the Roman Bridge and the Jewish Quarter, with the Calleja de las Flores alley, the Casa Arabe and several other museums and historic buildings within a short walk, making it an easy stop on any cultural route through the city.

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