Cordoba is the capital city of the province of Córdoba, Andalucía Spain. The city with the great mosque ('Mezquita') Cordoba is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world
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Córdoba is one of the most famous cities in the country. The city is located on the Guadalquivir River. This city still retains its ancient features with old buildings and narrow streets. Córdoba was a commercial center for olives and citrus fruits in the periphery. The city is also home to the food processing, brewing, textile, machinery and copper industries. Silver and leather crafts are also quite popular, mainly sold to tourists. The city was founded in Ancient Rome as Corduba by Claudius Marcellus. In 2005, the city had 321,164 inhabitants. It is estimated that the city had a population of 500,000 in the 10th century, making it the largest city in Western Europe and perhaps in the world. The most prominent work in this city is the great synagogue built in the 8-10th century, first as a Moor mosque on the basis of a Roman temple. This synagogue later became a Visigothic church. It was the largest and most beautiful mosque in Europe before it was converted into a Christian church in 1236. Another standout structure is the Alcázar, a former Moor palace built on top of a Roman building, which is now present. was deserted. A bridge with 16 arches built by the Romans and rebuilt by the Moors connects the city center with Campo de la Verdad, an area across the Guadalquivir River; Near this bridge is Calahorra Castle. The city is home to the University of Córdoba (founded in 1972).