Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs
Córdoba, Andalucía, España
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From this fortress-palace, the Catholic Monarchs ruled for a period of eight years. This building was a Christian royal residence, later the seat of the Holy Office, then a civil and finally a military prison. It boasts magnificent gardens, such as the Paseo de los Reyes, which houses the statues of all the kings associated with the Alcázar. Declared a Historic Monument in 1931, it is part of the area inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. It stands on the ruins of the ancient Cali...
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4.5
33841 reviews
Beautiful gardens and an interesting palace. However, the gardens felt a little tired in mid- September, and in the palace itself there were too many visitors, particularly in the towers. This takes away some of the tranquility. Extremely good value though, at only €5.
The gardens are spectacular but the building itself is a bit of a let down. Only a couple of rooms open and and because we were in a severe heat warning they closed the ramparts, why I don not know a sign said this was by a Spanish Law, but was not the case elsewhere in Seville and Cordoba. Just a bit of a let down to be honest. Do buy your tickets in advance as the ticket office is very small and slow, there is even a queue when you have pre purchased on line just not as long.
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