Romantic Cordoba: Alone in Spain’s City of Love, Cordoba, Spain

Córdoba is Spain’s City of Love. It’s so romantic that Venice and Paris pale by comparison. And with the second-largest preserved historic centre in Europe and a unique mosque-cathedral, Córdoba is a definite must-see on any trip to Andalusia – also if you’re travelling solo. Cutting Morocco from my itinerary ensured that I had time to visit Córdoba during my month-long journey through Southern Europe. As soon as I stepped foot inside the historic centre, I knew it was a decision I wouldn’t regret.

The old centre carries memories of a bygone era. From the Roman period where it was merely a settlement in the enormous empire, and the eighth century where the Moors conquered the city and turned it into a world leading center of education under the Caliphate of Córdoba, and to the 13th century when it was recaptured by the Catholic Kingdom of Castile during the Christian Reconquista. This diverse history is reflected through the architecture of the city which has resulted in the whole historic centre becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).