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Guided tour of Medina Azahara in Córdoba

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The guided tour of Medina Azahara takes us back to the 10th century, during the heyday of the Umayyad dynasty, a city created to showcase the power of the caliphs.

Description of the experience

We will start our route next to the visitor center of the archaeological site. There, our expert guides will welcome you to begin the tour, which will include an introduction, followed by taking the shuttle to reach the archaeological site. Medina Azahara was a city created in the 10th century as a residence for the royal family, important ministers, and high officials.

Currently, it is one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe, preserving part of the layout of the fortress, gateways, and foundations of significant buildings. We will describe the protocol followed by ambassadors who wanted to meet with the caliph, as well as curiosities and anecdotes from those lavish encounters.

Its destruction in the early 11th century due to internal divisions among Muslims, followed by looting and abandonment, caused its trace to be lost for centuries until, in the late 19th century, prominent intellectuals of the time fought to recover it. Since then, except for the years of the civil war, Medina Azahara has been rising from its ashes, currently continuing with several ongoing research projects and excavations, which we will detail during our tour.

Get ready for the activity

Included

• Bus from Cordoba and optional return

• Shuttle bus to the archaeological site

• Guided tour of 3 hours

• Radio guide system for groups with more than 10 participants

 

Duration

• 3 hours

 

When to book?

Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.

 

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.

 

Frequently asked questions

How to make a reservation?

To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.

 

Accessibility

No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).

 

To be considered:

• Tour subject to availability

• Identifier: Orange umbrella

• Comfortable footwear is recommended

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour at the meeting point

• Medina Azahara is an unpaved archaeological site with slopes.

• During hot seasons, it is recommended to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen

Free cancellation

Free! Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you don't cancel within 24 hours or do not show up, you will not be refunded

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