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Friendly small restaurant specializing in traditional Cordoban and Argentinian dishes.
In the old quarter within walking distance of the Mesquita but excellent food, and good prices. Welcoming, proud of their food and very friendly. Tables outside too.
www.la-tranquera.es/
+34957 787 569
C/ Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 53
14003 Córdoba
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No other city in the world hosts such an original event as The White Night of Flamenco, which takes place in Cordoba for one whole night in June. It is a night where streets, squares, taverns and street corners ring to the sound of chords, footsteps and voices.
Flamenco in its purest form rubs shoulders with more avant-garde productions, public art, cuisine, poetry and drama. The White Night of Flamenco takes place in Cordoba, the capital city of encounters and of tolerance, a city so steeped in Flamenco that even its town clock chimes out the hours with the strumming of a guitar in the Plaza de las Tendillas. A city of one race and of many, of mixtures and of roots.
www.cordobanocheblancaflamenco.com
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Escape the heat of the day (and the hoards) and head to the Hammam de Al Andalus Banos Arabes.
Relax while enjoying traditional Hammam massage or refresh in the clear blue pools while glimpsing the sky through the star shaped roof lights.
Top it all off with Arabic pastries and tea. The ultimate afternoon of relaxation.
www.hammamspain.es/cordoba/
C/ Corregidor Luís de la Cerda, 51- CP: 14003 Córdoba
+34 902 333 334
Google map: bit.ly/eZsaJR
Cordoba is a fantastic place to visit. Its Great Mosque and Christian Cathedral, emotive synagogue, evidence of Roman occupation and the narrow streets and courtyards of the old town all provide the visitor with sights and smells in abundance. An afternoon in the Banos Arabes compliments the sensual charm of the city. The baths are an indulgent, relaxing and stimulating experience; for 41 Euro you can luxuriate in the warm, hot and cold baths, experience a traditional hammam massage and drink glasses of sweet peppermint tea and emerge ready for more sight seeing.
c/ Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 51
14003 Cordova, Spain
+34 902 333 334
Google map: bit.ly/goX9mJ
www.hammamspain.com/cordoba/
Arab city and palace built in the 10th century under the reign of the Umayyad caliph, Abd al-Rahman III. It covers an area of 112 hectares, though only a tenth has been excavated.
Elements such as the entrance gates, mosque, dwellings, etc. are clearly visible. The most important structure is the Hall of Abd al-Rahman III. However it is currently closed to the public and restoration work will not be completed until 2011.
I recommend Madinat al-Zahra as another of the places to visit in Cordoba, alongside the Mezquita or the Juderia.
The site is a 30-minute drive west of Cordoba. There is a coach at 11am and at 4.30pm, returning an hour and a half later. Tickets must be bought in advance at tourist offices or online. I recommend the 'Cordoba Card' which includes an interesting guided tour.
www.turismodecordoba.org
www.cordobacard.com
www.neoturismo.com
informacion@turismodecordoba.org
(+34) 902 201 774
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