Introducing Córdoba
Standing on a sweep of Río Guadalquivir with countryside stretching far in every direction around, Córdoba is both a sophisticated metrop‑olis and the heart of a very rural part of Andalucía. Apart from its great historical attractions, it’s also today a thriving modern city with great restaurants, thronged taverns and a hip nightlife. The best time to visit is between mid-April and mid-June, when the skies are big and blue, the temperatures are just right, and the city’s beautiful patios and old lanes are at their best, dripping with foliage and blooms.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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