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Plaza de Las Tendillas (Tendillas Square), Cordoba
Tendillas Square is a popular pedestrian area located between the historic quarter and modern business and financial district of Cordoba. The square is an ideal place to relax and hang out, thanks to the numerous restaurants, cafes, and benches located under the trees. In the middle of the square, there is a large fountain, and several trick fountains provide a refreshing atmosphere for children, especially on warm summer evenings.
The square is also known for the Tendillas Clock, which has been striking quarters since 1961. The clock is famous for ringing in the New Year and is a popular meeting point for thousands of revelers. Plaza de Las Tendillas regularly hosts various events, including the famous Christmas Market.
The surrounding area of the square has plenty of options to explore, including the ancient Roman Temple located only 200 meters east of the square. The Cruz Conde and Jesús María streets, two of Cordoba's favorite shopping streets, are perfect for a gentle stroll.
The square is surrounded by several buildings, including the Marín Fernández house built in 1926 in the modernist style on the corner of Gondomar street. Other notable buildings built around the same time include the La Unión y el Fénix building, the Telephone Central, and the Casa Colomera. In 1928, the Enríquez Barrios House was completed, ordered to be built by the Cordovan mayor to the architect Aníbal González, who was also building his famous Plaza de España in Seville at that time for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
One of the square's most remarkable features is the Monument to the Great Captain, made in 1923 by the artist Mateo Inurria. The monument was originally located on the avenue of the Great Captain but was moved to the square in 1927, despite neighborhood opposition at first.
The square is also known for the Tendillas Clock, which has been striking quarters since 1961. The clock is famous for ringing in the New Year and is a popular meeting point for thousands of revelers. Plaza de Las Tendillas regularly hosts various events, including the famous Christmas Market.
The surrounding area of the square has plenty of options to explore, including the ancient Roman Temple located only 200 meters east of the square. The Cruz Conde and Jesús María streets, two of Cordoba's favorite shopping streets, are perfect for a gentle stroll.
The square is surrounded by several buildings, including the Marín Fernández house built in 1926 in the modernist style on the corner of Gondomar street. Other notable buildings built around the same time include the La Unión y el Fénix building, the Telephone Central, and the Casa Colomera. In 1928, the Enríquez Barrios House was completed, ordered to be built by the Cordovan mayor to the architect Aníbal González, who was also building his famous Plaza de España in Seville at that time for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
One of the square's most remarkable features is the Monument to the Great Captain, made in 1923 by the artist Mateo Inurria. The monument was originally located on the avenue of the Great Captain but was moved to the square in 1927, despite neighborhood opposition at first.
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Sight Name: Plaza de Las Tendillas (Tendillas Square)
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Cordoba, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Cordoba
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cordoba is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cordoba Introduction Walking Tour
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A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Cordoba Jewish Quarter Walk
The Judería de Córdoba is the area in Córdoba that was once densely populated by the Jews, between the 10th and the 15th centuries. Back then, it was a time when three world religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – coexisted in Córdoba, although not always peacefully. Attesting to that today are the major religious shrines found in the area, like the Synagogue, the Mosque-Cathedral... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Ancient Roman Sites Walking Tour
Under all in Cordoba lies a once redoubtable Roman strongpoint. After Scipio's defeat of the Carthaginians in Llipa, the victorious Romans set up camp by the Guadalquivir River.
Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles