The Kingdom of Cordova

Cordova, a region steeped in history and architectural splendour. From the majestic Gothic and Mudejar churches to the fortified castles and serene hermitages, Cordova offers a unique journey through time. This guide will take you through the most significant landmarks and hidden gems of the province, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that has shaped this enchanting part of Andalusia.

Whether you are exploring the historic city of Cordova, venturing into the picturesque Sierra of Cordova and Los Pedroches, or discovering the charming lowlands and Subbetic range, you will be captivated by the beauty and diversity of the region's architecture.

Itinerary 1: Cordova

Conquered by surprise in 1236, Cordova soon became the home of stonemasons from Burgos who were responsible for the first model of a Reconquest parish in the 13th century: a rectangular church with three naves, covered by rib vaulting, with a Gothic frontage and apse. The architectural style called "alfonsi", after the Wise King, Alfonso X, was a peculiarity of the city; initially pure Gothic with Mudejar elements, it finally extended to Lower Andalusia.

Church of La Magdalena (Map)
Santa Maria and San Lorenzo (splendid Mudejar rose window) in the old Ajerquia (Map)
San Miguel, San Nicolas de La Villa and San Bartolome (docent use) in the medina (Map)
Royal Chapel inside the mosque (Map)
Convent of San Pablo, San Francisco, San Ulogio, and San Hipolito (14th century) (Map)
Mudejar Villaviciosa chapel in the mosque (Map)
Virgen de la Fuensanta and the monastery of San Jeronimo (private property and difficult to visit) (Map)
Synagogue (Map)
Los Leones tower (alfonsi) in the Alcazar of the Christian Kings (Map)
Calahorra tower (Mudejar) (Map)
Malmuerta tower (Map)
Façade of Casa del Indiano (Map)
Palace of Marqueses de Fuentesanta del Valle (Map)
Hospital de la Caridad in El Potro Square (Map)

Itinerary 2: Sierra of Cordova and Los Pedroches

Architecture in the Sierra of Cordova and Los Pedroches is very particular, less influenced by the dominant Gothic in the provincial capital.

Hermitages in the hills: Santa Maria de Trasierra, Hornachuelos (Santa Maria), Belmez (Nuestra Señora del Castillo), Añora (San Pedro), Pedroche, and Alcaracejos (San Sebastian), Obejo (San Antonio Abad) (Map)
Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Alcantarillas at Belalcazar (Map)
Parish churches of Ardamuz, Fuente Ovejuna, and Pedroche (Map)
Convent of Santa Clara at Belalcazar (Map)

Itinerary 3: Lowlands and Subbetic Range

Towards the lowlands, we see remains of Gothic and Mudejar castles and towers built or reformed by the Christians to defend themselves from the Moors.

Castle keep at El Carpio (Map)
Villalverde tower (Gothic) near Montoro (Map)
Castles at Espejo and Montemayor (Map)
Church of La Asunción at Castro del Rio (Map)
Mudejar church of the old convent of Madre de Dios at Baena (Map)
Church of San Mateo and Santiago at Lucena and Priego (Map)

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