The residential areas still unexcavated were set away to each side. A fascinating modern museum has been installed below the site. Dismayed by her homesickness and yearnings for the snowy mountains of Syria, he surrounded his new city with almond and cherry trees, replacing snowflakes with fluffy white blossoms.
Building started in and chroniclers record some staggering statistics: 10, labourers set stone blocks a day, with outer walls stretching m east to west and m north to south. It is almost inconceivable to think that such a city, built over 35 years, was to last only a few more before the usurper Al-Mansur transferred government to a new palace complex of his own in If you want more information about the monuments of Cordoba , before doing your guided tours , here is the most complete guide, written by the tour guides and historians of our team.
Visit our Guide. Over 2, items! Medina Azahara. Alcazar of the Christian Kings. The Museums. The Coutyards. Visitors should not miss a visit to the two recently restored rooms. It was declared a National Monument in To conclude the visit, the archaeological site also has a visitor centre which serves as a starting point for the tour. The centre is located underground in the style of an archaeological site, and features a collection of exhibits from the most important periods in the history of Medina Azahara.
The tour of the visitor centre lasts about one hour and includes audiovisual shows, and continues with a visit to the archaeological site which can be reached by bus from the same building. Contact details. Choose between thousands of activities to live your best life on holiday. Travel Safe Advice for travelling safely Latest news.
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