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Córdoba

Things to do in Córdoba

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    Torre de la Calahorra

    On the south end of the Puente Romano stands this squat tower, erected under Islamic rule to control access to the bridge. It now houses Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus, an interesting museum highlighting the fusion of Córdoba's three great cultures/religions.

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  2. B

    Los Berengueles

    A fantastic attractively decorated azulejos-lined fish restaurant. Choose your own fresh fish or monster prawns from the cold counter.

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  3. C

    Casa Andalusí

    The Casa Andalusí is a 12th-century house furnished with objects from Córdoba’s medieval Islamic culture and a Roman mosaic.

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  4. D

    Amapola

    This is where the young and beautiful lounge on green leather sofas and consume elaborate cocktails. DJs spin until the small hours.

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  5. E

    La Tienda del Olivo

    La Tienda del Olivo 'The Shop of the Olive Tree' sells fancy soaps made from olive oil, plus oodles of extra virgin olive oil.

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  6. F

    Bar-Cafetería Soul

    Quirkily furnished with music to match, this DJ bar gets hotter and busier as the evening progresses. The vibe is friendly and funky.

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  7. G

    Casa Salinas

    A cosy bar serving up tapas and Montillas. Quite often it also stages flamenco shows. Ask at the tourist office for schedules.

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  8. Sala Level

    West of the city centre in the Ciudad Jardín suburb is this busy live-band venue. Prices vary depending on the talent.

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  9. H

    Tablao Cardenal

    In an old building opposite the Mezquita, this place offers a variable mix of music and dance in a firm tourist setting.

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  10. Museo Regina

    You can buy wonderfully crafted silver pieces from this new place, which has dedicated exhibitions of silver jewellery.

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    Gran Teatro de Córdoba

    This theatre hosts a busy program of concerts, theatre, dance and film, mostly geared to popular Spanish tastes.

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  13. J

    Mesón La Bulería

    Slightly less known and more edgy (and cheaper) than Tablao Cardenal; 10.30pm performances kick off nightly.

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  14. K

    Taberna San Miguel

    The San Miguel has been going strong since 1880, with a good base of local regulars for a friendly ambience.

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    Velvet Café

    Up near the university there are a number of small bar-cafés such as the '60s-style Velvet Café

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    Plaza de las Tendillas

    The main square of modern Córdoba is Plaza de las Tendillas, 500m north of the Mezquita.

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    Zoco

    In the Judería, Zoco is a group of workshops-showrooms selling good but pricey crafts.

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  18. O

    Mercado

    For fresh food and a pleasant wander, this a wonderful food hall with all manner of stalls.

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    Bodega Guzmán

    Close to the Sinagoga, this atmospheric drinking spot bedecked with bullfighting memorabilia is frequented by both locals and tourists. Montilla wine is dispensed from three giant barrels behind the bar: don't leave without trying some amargoso (bitter).

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  20. Q

    Museo Taurino

    Museo Taurino was being renovated at the time of research.

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    Filmoteca de Andalucía

    An art-house cinema with regular screenings of subtitled foreign films.

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  23. Calle José Cruz Conde

    Calle José Cruz Conde is the smartest central shopping street.

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  24. S

    Milenium

    A popular gay haunt that plays a broad range of ambient house.

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    El Corte Inglés

    This ubiquitous shop helps to fulfil those shopping whims.

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    Espauliú

    A tasteful silver shop that sells modern jewellery.

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