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San Nicolás de la Villa

About

San Nicolás de la Villa is one of Córdoba’s most emblematic Fernandine churches, a landmark that rises gracefully above the historic centre with its distinctive tower. Built in the 13th century after the Christian conquest, the church blends Romanesque and early Gothic elements, creating a harmonious structure that reflects the architectural transition of the period. Its exterior is marked by solid stone walls and a striking bell tower that later adopted Renaissance features, giving the building a unique silhouette. Inside, the church offers a serene atmosphere shaped by pointed arches, chapels, and artistic details added over the centuries. San Nicolás de la Villa has long served as an important parish for the surrounding neighbourhood, maintaining its role as a living place of worship while preserving the character of medieval Córdoba. Today, it stands as a graceful reminder of the city’s layered history and the enduring beauty of its sacred architecture.

Córdoba Spain

Location

San Nicolás de la Villa is located in the very centre of Córdoba, around Plaza de San Nicolás and Calle Duque de Fernán Núñez, just off the pedestrian axis of Calle Concepción and very close to Avenida del Gran Capitán. It sits within the commercial heart of the Centro district, only a short walk from Plaza de las Tendillas, the Town Hall on Calle Capitulares, San Hipólito, the Roman Temple remains and the surrounding grid of busy shopping streets, cafés and tapas bars, with the Mosque‑Cathedral and Jewish Quarter also easily reached on foot.

San Nicolás de la Villa

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