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- Cordoba is situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, in Southern Spain, in the region of Andalusia.
- It was settled in Roman times and has been under the control of Visigoths, Moors from Africa, and Christians.
- All three monotheistic religions have left their mark on the city.
- The historic city center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- During the Islamic era from the 8th century to 1236, Cordoba became a seat of learning and the largest city in Europe.
- The city has a Mediterranean climate and the highest average summer temperatures in Europe, at 37 degrees Celsius.
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Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba
Medina Azahara
Roman Temple
Roman Bridge
Torre De Calahorra
Bridge Gate / Puerta del Puente
Tapas Bars
Courtyards - patios
The Palace of Viana de Cordoba
Alley of the Flowers
Synagogue
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
Alcazar Viejo
Manolete Monument
Santa Marina Church
Museo Taurino Cordoba
Botanical Gardens Of Cordoba
Museum of Fine Arts
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