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Archaeological remains of Medina Azahara near Córdoba

You may not know that in your tourist trip to Cordoba, in addition to the absolutely essential mosque visit, you also have the opportunity to visit the archaeological remains of another of the summit works of the muslim art in Andalusia.

Is about Medina Azahara, which in its time was the maximum expression of the boom and power of Caliphate of Córdoba.

Effectively, Medina Azahara it was a palatial complex that the first caliph of Cordoba, Abderramán III, ordered to build on the outskirts of the city, which became its place of residence, as well as the political center of the caliphate.

Archaeological remains of Medina Azahara near Córdoba

Medina Azahara history

Built in 936, Medina Azahara became the capital of Al Andalus, and this small city of 112 hectares extended to the main dignitaries of the caliphate.

Of course, its boom lasted a short time because, after the war meant the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba, a from 1013 this palace complex was abandoned.

Many centuries had to pass before the archaeological remains of Medina Azahara.

This happened in 1911, and thereafter recovery and restoration of this archaeological complex.

Rico Hall in Medina Azahara near Córdoba

Visit of Medina Azahara

Forget to Medina Azahara you have to address some 10 kilometers west of Córdoba.

For your visit you have to leave the car at the foot of the hill where the city extends, next to the new Medina Azahara museum.

From there, you have to take a shuttle bus that climbs to the top of the hill, from where you begin the tour of the archaeological remains.

What to see in Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara It was arranged on several terraces on the hillside, forming a rectangular enclosure, with sweeping views of the plain leading to the Cordoba city.

Archaeological remains of Medina Azahara near Córdoba

From the lookout what's in the entrance of Medina Azahara You have excellent views of what was the palace complex, where you can see the layout of the houses and some of the city gates.

You can also see to the east, next to some gardens, and somewhat separated from the rectangular enclosure, the remains of what was Aljama Mosque, the main city.

Door of the House of Yafar

On your walk through the archeological remains, the Door of the House of Yafar, which maintains part of its careful decoration.

Door of the House of Yafar in Medina Azahara near Córdoba

Yafar was a prime minister of the Caliphate Cordoba from Abderramán III when this palatial complex began to be built in 936.

Of the remains of this house of Medina Azahara, of which you can still see the plant of three longitudinal ships, the highlight is its large door with three horseshoe arches, where you can appreciate the great decoration of the caliphal art.

In the ornamentation of the Door of the House of Yafar You can see the vegetal and geometric theme.

Rich Hall in Medina Azahara

Another very prominent corner is called Rico Hall, which is quite restored, and where you can get an idea of ​​the splendor that Medina Azahara He had in his time.

Rico Hall in Medina Azahara near Córdoba

In his day, the Rico Hall It was the central axis of the palace complex.

Likewise, during your walk you will surely pass under the arches of the Great porch, which was the main entrance to the palace grounds of Medina Azahara.

Finally, here you have all the useful information such as schedules to visit Medina Azahara, ticket prices and how to get from Córdoba.

Great Portico in Medina Azahara near Córdoba

Medina Azahara Tour

If you prefer to make the visit by signing up for an organized excursion, here is the information of the Medina Azahara Tour.

Leaving Córdoba by bus to the archaeological remains, you will do the visit with a guide in Spanish that will explain to you the history of the ancient Caliphate palace complex and all its corners.

The visit, including transfers, lasts about three hours, and you also have the option to go in your own car and sign up for the guided tour only.

Finally for your accommodation, here you have access to booking.com for find a hotel in Córdoba.

Medina Azahara Pictures

Here you have more photos of the archaeological remains of the palatial complex of Medina Azahara, to visit near Córdoba.



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