Guided Visit to Medina Azahara
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Wow, this activity is currently unavailable, but don't worry, you can still find other amazing activities to boost your trip!Medina Azahara, or Madinat az-Zahra, meaning “shining town” in Arabic is the ruins of a vast, fortified Arab Muslim mediaeval palace-city, built by the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba, Ad-ar-Rahman III, located 8km outside the city of Cordoba in the foothills of the Sierra Morena mountains.
Description
In this guided tour you’ll learn all about the fascinating history of this complex, known as the Islamic Versailles. Medina Azahara was built as a symbol of the new Caliphate and became the de facto capital of Muslim Spain, as government and administration was within its walls. Building started in 936 – 940 and the city boasted ceremonial receptio...
What's Included
- Guided Tour of visitors’ centre and site and shuttle bus to archaeological complex
Important informations
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.
How to get there
- Gathering place 1:
- If you choose the option with tourist bus, please proceed to any of the above meeting points.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.
Paseo de la Victoria,S/N - If you choose the option with tourist bus, please proceed to any of the above meeting points.
- Gathering place 2:
- If you choose the option without tourist bus, please proceed to the above-mentioned meeting point.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.
Ctra. Palma del Río,4P - If you choose the option without tourist bus, please proceed to the above-mentioned meeting point.
- Gathering place 3: P.º de la Victoria,s/n