Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
Monument · Córdoba

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

Photo: Ángel Sanz Andrés · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is a 14th-century castle built by Christian monarchs on earlier Roman and Moorish foundations. Visitors can explore the throne rooms, underground baths and the large formal gardens. The site offers views over the Guadalquivir River and the old city walls.

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Good to know

Tickets
Check the official website for current admission prices.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
In Córdoba, a short walk from the Mezquita or bus from Seville station

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Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos questions

How long does it take to visit the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos?

Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours inside the fortress and gardens.

Is the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos the same as the Alcázar in Seville?

No. This fortress stands in Córdoba, not Seville.

When is the best time to visit the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos?

Go in the morning before tour groups arrive.

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