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Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs

Plaza Campo Santo de los Mártires, Córdoba, Andalucía

Description

The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (Castle of the Christian Monarchs) is a medieval fortress-palace complex located in the historic center of Córdoba, in Andalusia. It was commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1328 on the site of the disused Alcázar that for a long time was the official residence and seat of power of Al-Andalus. The functional defensive architecture of its walls belies an elegant interior with courtyards and gardens planted with palm, cypress, orange and lemon trees. The main hall of the building, the Hall of mosaics, was built in the 18th century.

Access & Transport

Address: Pl. Campo Santo de los Mártires. Easy walking distance from other sights in the city. Bus stop 'Mártires' (3, 12) is next to it Note that access to floors and the garden is via stairs so we doubt the full complex is accessible to wheelchair users.

Instructions & Recommendations

It is a short walk to the Mezquita and the Roman Bridge.

Meta review

Online reviews are very good, singling out the beautiful gardens as the highlight and stating that although it is nowhere as large or impressive as the Alcazars of Seville or Granada (of course!), it has high historical value, having been the seat of power of al-Andalus for a long time.

Environmental & Social

The running environmental footprint is low. Part of the city's architectural and historical heritage.

Conclusion

The Alcázar is very much tied to the history of Cordoba and the region. Not as impressive as it would have been at its prime, but the cultural aspects and the gardens are worth a visit and the entrance fee is inexpensive

Key positive

Elegant and enjoyable gardens

Centrally located

Affordable entrance fees

Key negative

The residential part is a little underwhelming

Suitability

Only partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission is 45mins before closing time

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Sep, 16

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY08:15 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY08:15 - 20:00

THURSDAY08:15 - 20:00

FRIDAY08:15 - 20:00

SATURDAY09:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY08:15 - 14:45

Start of Season 2:Jun, 15

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY08:15 - 14:45

WEDNESDAY08:15 - 14:45

THURSDAY08:15 - 14:45

FRIDAY08:15 - 14:45

SATURDAY08:15 - 14:45

SUNDAY08:15 - 14:45

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€5
Adult
14 - 64
€5
Child
3 - 13
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for students <26 is 2.70 €

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