Jewish Quarter, Cordoba

The Jewish quarter of Cordoba stands north-west of the Mosque-Cathedral and dates back to the Roman Empire. However, it was most prosperous under the Caliphate of Cordoba, preserving many of its Moorish features. Its small synagogue, built in 1315, is the oldest medieval synagogue in Andalucia. For those who appreciate, there's also a Bullfighting Museum- Museo Taurino de Cordoba.





Local: La Catedral, Córdoba, Espanha

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