Colors of Cordoba - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Today, small courtyards can be seen literally everywhere, locals and tourists retire near fountains where it is always a pleasant coolness in the middle of the day. Thanks to an old tradition requiring decoration of patio with flowers, some patios are simply drowning in colors of fragrant plants. In 1932, locals decided to hold an interesting contest and compete in the art of decorating a patio. Since then the fascinating festival has being held every year. Space is decorated with the most unusual floral arrangements, hedges and flowers in pots. Some of the brightest young talents beautify walls with panels with intricate floral patterns, while others mount garden pots with lush flowering plants on facades.
Guests of Cordoba are presented with a huge selection of shopping spots. Patio Olmos is considered one of the most prestigious shopping galleries. This gallery occupies a spectacular …
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Cordoba is a small provincial town that has managed to retain the atmosphere of the medieval. Its architecture is more usual for medieval Islamic town rather than to modern resorts. The …
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Tourists with children in Cordoba are very popular with the entertainment center Pekeplanet. It is designed for young children. In this center, there are remarkable attractions and …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Cordoba
♥ Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Cordoba
♥ Castle 'Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos' Córdoba, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Arcos' , 23.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Almodóvar del Río' Córdoba, 24.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castillo de Bujalance' Córdoba, 33.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Lopera' Jaén, 49 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Zuheros' Córdoba, 54.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Belmez' Córdoba, 58.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos' Córdoba, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Arcos' , 23.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Almodóvar del Río' Córdoba, 24.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castillo de Bujalance' Córdoba, 33.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Lopera' Jaén, 49 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Zuheros' Córdoba, 54.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Belmez' Córdoba, 58.4 km from the center. On the map


Colors of Cordoba in photos
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