Cordoba

Cordoba

Beside the river Guadalquivir, in a valley, we find Cordoba a city with a Roman past, which was the capital of the Ummayad Caliphate. It is organised with patio-houses and is a good example of contemporary architecture coming into contact with heritage legacy and whitewashed architecture, yielding a cohesive bond. In this town we can find works of architecture by Nieto-Sobejano, Paredes-Pedrosa, MECANOO and Rafael de la Hoz.

Tours

These are example tours to show what we do and why we are different. But we can customize them to suit your needs and interests.

Architecture tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

• The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba is without a doubt the most remarkable building on the Iberian Peninsula—and our favorite one to show visitors.
  Throughout its 1,200-year history, it has served as a place of worship for two different cultures without interruption and has inspired countless architectural works ever since. It stands as the undisputed masterpiece of Andalusi architecture.
  Built with an ingenious structural system, its forest of columns offers a condensed journey through the history of art—from distinctly Roman elements to cutting-edge 21st-century restoration techniques.
  Though admired, it is not always easy to fully grasp. Still, its sheer grandeur leaves no one unmoved.
  This tour aims to uncover the secrets of its construction and the historical context of each expansion and intervention, allowing us to appreciate it all the more deeply.
• 4 hours with a coffee break

The Evolution of the Historic Urban Landscape of Cordoba

• Located on the shores of the River Guadalquivir and with ancient origins, this city has been built by superimposing historic layers, leaving a lasting legacy. It is a perfect example of a settlement on a plain in Andalusia. The importance of the placement of the river, the rehabilitation during the past years and the gardens are a perfect combination. Along with the discovery of Caliphal remains and contemporary architecture.
• 8 hours with two coffee breaks and lunch.

Architecture in Cordoba

• The architecture in Cordoba is tied to the valley, to the river and it is organised in order to filter the light with its courtyards. In this tour we visit the most important architectonic spaces so we can undersdtand their evolution, from the historic elements to the contemporary ones. Nieto &Sobejano and Mecanoo are two of the leading figures that have left their trace in the contemporary Cordoba.
• 6 hours and a break for lunch.