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Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

About

The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is one of Córdoba’s most iconic monuments, a fortress‑palace that reflects centuries of power, culture, and transformation. Built in the 14th century by the Christian monarchs, it stands on a site once occupied by Roman and Islamic structures, creating a layered architectural story. Its robust towers and stone walls evoke its military past, while the interior reveals a more refined world of royal chambers, mosaics, and historic halls. The gardens are the Alcázar’s most enchanting feature, a vast landscape of pools, fountains, citrus trees, and flowerbeds arranged in perfect symmetry, offering a serene escape in the heart of the city. The fortress also played a significant role in history as the residence of the Catholic Monarchs during the final campaign of the Reconquista. Today, the Alcázar is a place where beauty, history, and memory converge, inviting visitors to explore Córdoba’s rich and complex heritage.

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Location

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is located on Calle Caballerizas Reales, in the Campo Santo de los Mártires area of Córdoba’s historic centre, just a few metres from the Guadalquivir River and the Paseo de la Ribera. It stands very close to the Mezquita-Catedral, the Royal Stables of Córdoba, the Baños del Alcázar Califal, the Roman Bridge, Puerta del Puente and the riverside gardens and viewpoints, making this one of the most scenic monumental quarters in the city.

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

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