Judy_Rosa

We arrive in Cordoba on a Monday, early afternoon.

I've read through the guides and it appears that only the Mezquita is open on Monday.

Can we tour the Mezquita in just a few hours, jet-lagged?

I've considered just taking this first day to walk around the Jewish Quarter instead of going to the Mezquita, does this make sense? Or, are there alternatives?

We are in Cordoba only one full day (Tuesday) so I can't figure out how much we can see and do in this time frame.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks. Judy

kimhe

After the Mezquita, I recommend to visit "Roman Córdoba" some 300 meters north between central Plaza de las Tendillas and Plaza de la Corredera. Roman temple ruins from the 1st century AD and a much more local feel up here. Great and affordable traditional tabernas on every corner. Taberna Salinas from 1879 is one of them and comes recommended in the Michelin guide. Had an excellent meal here a couple of years ago: http://www.tabernasalinas.com/

See what's on in Gran Teatro de Córdoba. A wonderful theater and often top artists perform here: http://www.teatrocordoba.org/

Perhaps see flamenco at Tablao Cardenal, open on Monday and comes highly recommended. Haven't been here myself, but might be a fine intro to this powerful and beautiful art so important for Córdoba and Andalucía in general: http://www.tablaocardenal.es/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...Andalucia.html
video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou1GH4d2xn0

Roman Córdoba:
http://www.spain.info/en/reportajes/...de_seneca.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_t...f_C%C3%B3rdoba

"Córdoba - The city that changed the world": http://www.theguardian.com/spanish-t...-changed-world

On Tuesday, perhaps visit the ruins of the 10th century palace city Madinat al-Zahra just outside town: http://www.andalucia.com/magazine/en...d4/madinat.htm

Judy_Rosa

kimhe -- you always provide such great, detailed information! Thank you so much!

I keep thinking that we will be too tied to visit the Mezquita the day we arrive from the USA, so perhaps dedicate our second day to the Mezquita and surrounding areas?

I've read a lot of good things about Tabernas Salina -- so it is definitely on my list of restaurants -- probably a leisurely lunch our first day.

Our first day I was thinking of visiting the Jewish Quarter and perhaps the Roman ruins as well -- we are staying at the Hospes Palaceio del Bailio -- is that nearby?

kimhe

Hospes Palacio del Bailio is right in the middle of everything, in fact some 200 meters from the Roman temple ruins and some five hundred meters from the Mezquita. Excellent part of town to stay in, outside the tourist frenzy around the immediate Mezquita area.

sandralist

Cordoba is not an enormous place and the Mezquita is not a huge sight. If you feel like visiting the Mezquita your first day, just go. If you don't feel like it, then don't. You could visit it twice and not be bored the second time. It is one of the most beautiful places to be inside in Europe. If you want to be outside in Cordoba, there are many nice outdoor spots to enjoy as a sightseer or a people watcher. Cordoba is a very easy place to relax, or nap, so you can do that and still join the tapas hours or have a late dinner. I just would play it by ear.

Judy_Rosa

Thank you! You're right, we should just relax and roll with it.