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Audio guide Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs:
- 1Tower of Homage
An octagonal tower located at the northeast corner, where Christopher Columbus sought funding for his expedition in 1486.
- 2Tower of the Lions
A square tower from the 13th century located at the northwest corner, distinguished by its lion-shaped gargoyles.
- 3Tower of the Inquisition
A circular tower rebuilt during the reign of Henry IV, which for centuries housed the archives of the Spanish Inquisition tribunal.
- 4Tower of the Dove
A square tower that was rebuilt in the 20th century following the demolition of the original structure in the 19th century.
- 5Hall of Mosaics
An eighteenth-century former Inquisition chapel housing eight Roman mosaics from the second and third centuries, featuring depictions of Polyphemus, Galatea and Medusa.
- 6Arab Baths
Mudéjar baths laid out across four vaulted chambers with star-shaped skylights, possibly reused from the former Almohad alcázar.
- 7Crucero Courtyard
A square Mudéjar courtyard featuring arcaded galleries, a central fountain and two reflecting pools.
- 8Patio of the Women
An eastern courtyard housing significant archaeological remains spanning from Roman to Almohad periods, including walls and mosaics dating to the 1st century.
- 9Reception Room
Also known as the Ocean Room, it houses a Roman mosaic dedicated to the god Oceanus and choir stalls from the seventeenth-century chapter house.
- 10Upper Garden
A garden laid out in the mid-twentieth century between the Tower of Lions and the Royal Stables, distinguished by its aromatic hedges.
- 11Middle Garden
An intimate 19th-century garden laid out on the grounds of the former Garden of the Inquisitors, featuring orange and lemon trees alongside acanthus plants.
- 12Lower Garden
The most expansive of the gardens, laid out in the mid-twentieth century on the former orchard of the Alcázar with a geometric layout.
- 13Kings' Walk
A tree-lined promenade bordered by cypress trees, featuring sculptures by Pablo Yusti depicting Castilian monarchs, culminating in a representation of the Catholic Monarchs facing Christopher…
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Editorial summary
Palacio mudéjar del s. XIV con jardines por niveles, mosaicos romanos y torres góticas con vistas panorámicas.
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La parte del castillo esta cerrada (en arreglos), pero sí te dejan pasar (gratis) al patio. El patio en sí es muy bonito, pero por ahora, como no estaban cobrando dado el cierre del castillo, las piletas estan apagadas (lo que le hace perder encanto). Recomendaría que las enciendan igual! Con las puras fotos y videos que hacen los turistas (y que suben a redes sociales), se pagaría el tenerlas encendidas porque mas personas se interesarían en visitarlo cuando vuelva a abrir full.
A mi parecer es el segundo monumento a visitar en la ciudad de Córdoba, después de su Mezquita-Catedral, es todo un complejo arquitectónico, impresionante, y con una antigüedad bárbara pues en su historia se comenta de que ya en la transición entre la edad antigua y la edad media ya había resto de una edificación en este lugar para después ser un Alcázar de los llamados Omeyas y después ser una Alcazaba almohade para después ser una palacio tras la conquista castellana, ha sufrido varias renovaciones y restauraciones inclusive la ultima fue en pleno siglo xx, en el año de 1950, para su reapertura al publico en 1960, ha tenido muchas funciones, inclusive fue la sede de la Santa Inquisición, funcionó como cárcel en la segunda republica y en 1994 se declara Patrimonio Mundial junto con todo el conjunto del centro histórico de Córdoba. Su entrada es fácil, hay maquinas expedidoras y son fáciles de usar, el complejo incluye torres, salas, patios centrales, y un jardín fantástico además de unas termas. El Alcázar esta cerca de la Mezquita-cartedral y por lo tanto del puente mismo, los une la Ronda de Isasa o la calle Amador de los Rios, esta a unos cuantos metros.
El espectáculo que hubo en las III jornadas funerarias fue de las mejores cosas que he visto, ojalá hagan más duelos de gladiadores ahí con toda la arena que tienen. El jardín es precioso también
- 1.Tower of Homage
- 2.Tower of the Lions
- 3.Tower of the Inquisition
- 4.Tower of the Dove
- 5.Hall of Mosaics
- 6.Arab Baths
- 7.Crucero Courtyard
- 8.Patio of the Women
- 9.Reception Room
- 10.Upper Garden
- 11.Middle Garden
- 12.Lower Garden
- 13.Kings' Walk
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