Built over 1000 years ago by Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III, city-palace Medina Azahara is the largest archaeological site in Spain, packed with ancient buildings and thrilling history.
The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, or Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, is a Gothic palace in Cordoba, Spain. Guests can join a guide for a full tour or opt to walk around alone. The gorgeous gardens are a highlight on a sunny day.
The Roman Villa of Fuente Álamo is an archaeological time capsule that reveals the stories of various historical eras in Andalusia.
Visitors can experience the past, getting closer to the customs and ways of life during ancient times on guided and audio-narrated tours. The site is known for its abundance of ancient mosaics – the most excavated in all of Spain – with one considered as the earliest known comic strip in the country's history.
Hidden behind sober white walls, the interior of the Palace of Viana is a sight to behold; its patios reflect both Arabian and Roman traditions, unifying inside and outside spaces. It also hosts art and antiques, right in the heart of Córdoba.