Parking at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

Where to park near the Mosque of Cordoba?

If you want to park your vehicle in a car park near Cordoba Cathedral, we recommend the Saba Estación Tren Córdoba car park, on Calle Arqueólogo García y Bellido, s/n, 14011. It's located in a strategic public transport hub. It is also just a 26-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. This will allow you to get there on foot while you enjoy the atmosphere of the city.

The public car parks in this car park are open 24 hours a day and allow vehicles with a maximum height of 2.35 metres to enter. This is perfect for all those travellers who want to enjoy the nightlife of Cordoba while strolling along the Guadalquivir River. Undoubtedly one of the most romantic settings in Spain.

Why is the Great Mosque of Cordoba worth a visit?

In the centre of Cordoba, the space occupied by the mosque-cathedral seems to have been, since ancient times, a place dedicated to the worship of different divinities. During Visigothic rule, the basilica of San Vicente was erected on the same site.

This rectangular basilica was shared by Christians and Muslims. With the growth of the Muslim population, Abderramán I took over the basilica completely and destroyed it to make way for the definitive construction of the first Alhama Mosque. Today, some constructive elements of the Visigothic building are integrated into the first section of Abderramán I.

A visit is essential to learn about the city's past and to appreciate one of the most impressive monuments in Spain.

What to do in the area around the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba?

Cordoba is a city with a spectacular historic quarter. Strolling around the area surrounding the great mosque will be a treat for your eyes. Pay attention to the following points of interest that you can visit.

Almodóvar Gate

The Almodóvar Gate is an important entrance to the Jewish quarter of Cordoba. It is of considerable historical importance. It was originally located on the road to the Villa de Almodóvar.

If you pass by it, you will see a bronze sculpture of Seneca, the Cordovan philosopher, depicted standing with a scroll in his hand. During its last restoration, an old wall walkway was recovered, providing an elevated path from which you can enjoy beautiful views.

Barrio Judería

The Barrio Juderia is an unmissable stop and is located close to the Great Mosque of Cordoba. This old Jewish quarter captivates with its narrow cobbled streets, traditional houses with interior courtyards, and its wide variety of shops and restaurants. Attractions include the historic Synagogue and charming places such as the narrow Calleja del Pañuelo (with a width equivalent to that of an outstretched handkerchief), the picturesque Calleja de las Flores and the evocative Calleja del Salmorejo Cordobés.

Patio de los naranjos

A visit to Cordoba requires exploring the ancient Caliphate ablutions courtyard, known as the Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Courtyard). Today it is a Christian courtyard, but over the ages it has been used for Muslim ablutions and Catholic ceremonies.

The space has a garden design with orange trees, palm trees and fountains that evoke the columns of a prayer hall.