The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba is one of Spain’s finest Islamic buildings — a top sight to visit in Andalucia. The Mezquita is the top attraction to see in CĂłrdoba and one of the most important Moorish monuments in Andalusia and Spain. Despite now being a consecrated Roman Catholic cathedral, the highlight remains the thousand-year-old prayer hall of the great … [Read more...]
Tips for Visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba, Andalusia
Opening hours for visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba are long. Tickets are best bought online but are also sold onsite. The best time to visit is early morning (sometimes free). The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba is one of the top sights to see in Andalucia. It is one of the most important Islamic buildings in Spain but as a working Roman Catholic … [Read more...]
See the Mezquita in CĂłrdoba on Day Trips or Train Stopovers
The Mezquita in CĂłrdoba is a great day-trip destination by train or bus tours from Seville, Malaga, Granada or a stopover when traveling from Madrid and Barcelona. The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in CĂłrdoba is worth a journey but travelers with limited time can easily see this top sight in Andalucia on day trips from other cities such as Seville, Granada, Malaga or even … [Read more...]
Visit Seville Cathedral — The World’s Largest Gothic Church
Seville Cathedral is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia - it is the largest Gothic church in the world and filled with wonderful art. Top tip: Buy skip-the-line tickets in advance to visit without queuing. Seville Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions of Sevilla in Andalucia in the south of Spain. Not only is it the largest Gothic church in the world, but … [Read more...]
Book Cheap Tours of the Roof of Seville Cathedral
Tours of the roof of Seville Cathedral do not only give fantastic views of the city but also a close-up look at the architectural details of the world’s largest Gothic church. A fun way to make a visit to Seville Cathedral more interesting is to book the surprisingly cheap roof tour. Rooftop tours give visitors close-up views of the gargoyles, flying buttresses, and … [Read more...]
Buy the Cheapest Seville Cathedral Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tours
The cheapest tickets for Seville Cathedral are sold online with skip-the-line time-slot reservations. Tours and combinations with the Real Alcazar are also good options. Free admission is possible on Thursdays. Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world, attracts around two million annual visitors making it among the top five sights to see in Spain. Online … [Read more...]
Visit Gibraltar on a Day Trip from Seville, the Costa del Sol and Malaga
Gibraltar is an easy day-trip destination from Seville, Malaga, Marbella, Torremolinos and Estepona by car or bus group tour. Public transportation is more hassle than it is worth. Gibraltar is a popular day trip from Seville and Malaga, as well as Spanish Costa del Sol resort towns such as Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas, Puerto Banus, Benalmadena, Calahonda, … [Read more...]
Visit the Palacio de Viana to see Patios and Courtyards in CĂłrdoba
The Palace of Viana in CĂłrdoba is famous for its 12 courtyards (patios), art and artifacts collected over a period of five hundred years. CĂłrdoba in Andalucia is justifiably famous for its flower-filled courtyards and patios. Many are freely accessible to visitors, others may be appreciated through privacy gates while some charge visitors access at certain hours. Guided … [Read more...]
Visit Medina Azahara near CĂłrdoba on a Day Trip in Andalusia
The Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra) archaeological site and museum is a top Moorish day-trip destination from CĂłrdoba in Spain. The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral is by far the best-know Moorish sight in CĂłrdoba but the Medina Azahara archaeological site just outside the city is from the same period and a very popular day-trip destination. This planned mid-tenth century city … [Read more...]