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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Córdoba

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Córdoba, Spain

Updated May 29, 2025

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One of these columns hides a cross.

Córdoba, Spain

Cross of the Captive

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
The minaret of the Mosque-Cathedral

Córdoba, Spain

Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
The interior of Noor.

Córdoba, Spain

Noor

This Michelin-starred restaurant sheds light on a rare period of cultural and culinary tolerance in Cordoba’s past.
the fossil is a type of sea urchin

Córdoba, Spain

Estrella de los Deseos (Wishing Star)

Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.
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Córdoba, Spain

Córdoba Synagogue

This medieval synagogue survived the Inquisition as a hospital and church.
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The interior of Noor.

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