Posada del Potro (Potro Inn), Cordoba

The Posada del Potro is an inn that played a part in Don Quijote, the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes. In the novel, the inn is described as a "den of thieves." The reference to the Posada del Potro can be found in different translations of the novel, where it is mentioned as the "Potro in Cordova" or the "spout of Cordoba."

The Posada del Potro was not only a literary reference for Cervantes, but also a real inn that operated until 1972. Today, it is the Centro Flamenco Fosforito, a Flamenco museum that pays tribute to this traditional form of Andalusian music.

Cervantes was known to have stayed at the Posada del Potro and used it as a setting for some of his works. The inn was an important center for trade and hospitality in Cordoba during the 16th and 17th centuries, and it was frequented by merchants and travelers passing through the city.

Today, visitors to the Posada del Potro can admire the building's traditional Andalusian architecture, including a central courtyard with a well and a series of rooms that were once used as guest rooms. The museum features exhibits on the history and development of Flamenco music, as well as live performances by local Flamenco artists.

The Posada del Potro is not only a cultural and historical site, but also a living symbol of Cordoba's rich cultural heritage, where literary and artistic traditions continue to thrive.