Córdoba is a city in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, and the capital of the province of Córdoba.

It was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages. One building alone is reason enough to put Córdoba high on your bucket list. The fascinating multi-arched Mezquita is one of the world's greatest Islamic buildings.

Today Córdoba is much more than the Mezquita, there is a lot to see and do - some charming accommodation and excellent restaurants and bars.

The charms unfold as you explore the winding, stone-paved lanes of the medieval city to the west, north and east of the extravagant touristic area immediately around the Mezquita, wandering between wrought-iron balconies and lamps, potted plants, overhanging trees, golden-stone buildings and verdant interior patios, emerging every few minutes on yet another quaint little hidden plaza.

Córdoba has one of the largest old-towns in Europe, and it’s protected by UNESCO.

The months from May to October are considered the best to visit Cordoba. The days are warm and nights are cool.

The Spanish unit of currency is the Euro.