Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square), Cordoba

Named after Cardinal Salazar, the Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square) is an attractive place in the Jewish Quarter. Cardinal Salazar (Pedro de Salazar Gutiérrez de Toledo) served as the bishop of Cordoba for almost 20 years, from 1686 until he died in 1706.

In the early 18th century, he founded the Cardinal Salazar Hospital (Hospital del Cardenal Salazar) after a plague epidemic ravaged the city of Cordoba. The building, located on Cardenal Salazar Square, originated in helping both the sick and the homeless. For many years it became a hospital for the terminally ill. Today, this building houses the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters for the University of Cordoba.

Another prominent building along this square is the Church of San Pedro de Alcantara. Inaugurated by Cardinal Salazar, this is a gorgeous historic structure. You can't miss seeing this lovely church on your tour around Cordoba. Around the square and along the nearby alleyways are several vibrant restaurants that are certainly worth checking out.