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Alcázar fortress of the Christian Monarchs
Contact details
Calle Caballerizas Reales s/n
14004
Córdoba, Cordoba
(Andalusia)
turismo@ayuncordoba.es
www.turismodecordoba.org
Tel.:+34 957420151
Description
The residence of Ferdinand and Isabella
The Catholic Monarchs reigned from this palace-fortress for eight years, and the Infantes María and Don Juan were also born here.
This building was the royal residence of the Christian monarchs and subsequently the site of the Courts of the Holy Offices, a civil prison, and finally a military prison. It is set among magnificent gardens, including the garden known as the Avenue of the Monarchs which features statues of all the monarchs who had connections with the palace-fortress. It was declared a Historical Monument in 1931. The building is also part of the area declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. Since 1986, its gardens have been protected by town planning laws. It stands on top of the remains of the former caliph's palace.
- Construction:
- Arab fortress
- Artistic period:
- Gothic
- Historic period:
- 14th century
- Setting:
- Mosque, Calahorra tower
Practical information
Schedule
- From Sep 16 to Jun 15
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From Tuesday to Friday
From 08:30 to 20:45
Saturday
From 08:30 to 16:30
Public holidays and Sunday
From 09:30 to 14:30
Closing days: Monday
Prices
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General:
€4,5
Reduced: €2,25
Admission free Tuesday
Friday, 8:30 10:30 am.
Children: Admission free
