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Guided tour of the Azahara Medina
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Guided tour of the Azahara Medina

Don't miss this incredible tour of the Azahara Medina. Let your guide amaze you with all the stories about the mythical Shining City.

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Medina Azahara of Córdoba tickets and guided visit
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Medina Azahara of Córdoba tickets and guided visit

Enjoy a guided visit of the Medina Azahara and learn more about the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba. Explore the most important parts of the complex with an official guide who specializes on archaeological history.

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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara
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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara

Book now your ticket for a guided tour of the Medina Azahara. Choose between a ticket with or without bus transfer to reach the archeological site

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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara archeological site
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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara archeological site

Book now your ticket for an exclusive tour of the Medina Azahara. Learn more about its history and admire its wonderful buildings

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Medina Azahara guided tour at night
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Medina Azahara guided tour at night

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Medina Azahara night tour with transfer from Cordoba
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Medina Azahara night tour with transfer from Cordoba

Experience a unique visit to Medina Azahara at night. Accompanied by with an expert guide, you'll discover the curiosities and legends of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Discovery tour of Medina Azahara and Almodovar Castle
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Discovery tour of Medina Azahara and Almodovar Castle

Have an awesome day-trip to Medina Azahar and Almodovar Castle from Cordoba.

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Historical guided tour of Medina Azahara
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Historical guided tour of Medina Azahara

Discover the Medina Azahara palace-city and learn more about the Al-Andalus Caliphate on this 3-hour guided tour

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Guided night visit to Medina Azahara
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Guided night visit to Medina Azahara

Join a guided night tour to one of the most incredible monuments in Córdoba and discover more about the history of the city.

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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara
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Guided tour of the Medina Azahara

Visit the Medina Azahara of Córdoba with a guide in Spanish and discover the exciting history of the Brilliant City, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2018.

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The inside story

The Medina Azahara (the Shining City) of Córdoba is the ruins of a fortified palace and city found at the base of the Sierra Morena mountains around 5 miles from the city center of Córdoba. Considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Spain, it is also a popular tourist attraction for those visiting Córdoba.

Construction of the new city began in 936 as an assertion of power by Caliph Abd-al Rahman III. Originally constructed as the Caliph’s residence and headquarters of the Caliphate, the city quickly became one of the most powerful and influential medieval kingdoms in all of Europe.

The city was built on three terraces surrounded by a city wall and consisted of the royal palace, mosques, government offices, residences, gardens and baths. The existence of the city was short-lived after it was destroyed in 1010 during a civil war, which brought about the end of the Caliphate. The city was left in ruins, untouched and forgotten until it’s rediscovery in the early 20th century.

A large portion of the site remains unexcavated but the ruins of the Caliph’s palace, the mosque and other areas have been excavated and restored. Visit the Medina Azahara and feel the magnificence of this former city, take in the beauty of the precious stone and appreciate the distinct Andalusian Islamic architecture.

There is a museum also on site, which is located just over a mile away from the archaeological site, next to the visitor reception. It features artifacts from the site and historic information about the history of Córdoba and the Caliphate. In addition to the museum, there is an auditorium where you can watch a short video on the history of the Medina Azahara.

The Medina Azahara is accessible by car and there is parking situated beside the visitor reception and museum. There is also a public bus which leaves the center of Córdoba during the summer but a guided tour with transportation included from Córdoba is the most convenient way to visit the Medina Azahara. To arrive at the actual archaeological site, you have to take the shuttle bus from the visitor reception as it is the only authorized vehicle allowed on the site.

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How to get there

Medina Azahara Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5.5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain Cordoba