The history of the city has left an imprint on its current appearance. Many monuments of the Muslim era have survived, such as the Mesquita Mosque, the second largest mosque after the Kaaba Mosque in Mecca. After the arrival of Christians in Cordoba, the mosque was not destroyed, but a temple was added to it. Now it is the Cathedral of Cordoba and a unique place - a shrine for representatives of two religions at once.
Wine connoisseurs should come to Cordoba in the first half of May. At this time there is Fiesta de la Cata (tasting festival), when all the factories of the region bring their products to the city.
Those who prefer gastronomic tourism will also appreciate Cordoba. The local cuisine is heavily influenced by its Muslim past - for example, it is common to use a lot of spices, eggplant, bitter oranges and rice. Popular local dishes to try include oxtails (Rabo de Toro), Cordobesa-style pigs' feet (Manos de cerdo a la Cordobesa), pork rolls with cheese and jamon, and a paella-like dish of rice, meat and vegetables (usually cooked in large open-air cauldrons). If your visit to the city falls on October 24, attend the Día de San Rafael (Saint Raphael's Day) celebration, when locals cook authentic dishes outdoors.
Cordoba
The most Arab city in Spain
Eyewitnesses claim that this is where the most charming women of Andalusia live. Besides the local beauties, there are at least three reasons to visit Cordoba: architecture, cuisine and art. The historic center of the city is protected by UNESCO - the Cathedral Mosque and other buildings from the time when Cordoba was the capital of the Caliphate of Cordoba (medieval Islamic state) and the largest city in Europe.
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