Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre, Cordoba
Cordoba boasts an impressive Archaeological Museum that has been open to the public since 1965. The museum is housed in a former Renaissance-style palace that once belonged to the P谩ez de Castillejo family. Its main objective is to preserve, research, and showcase archaeological remains found in Cordoba and the province, ranging from prehistoric times to the period of Arabic rule known as Al-Andalus. The museum comprises eight rooms and three courtyards that display a wide range of exhibits from different periods and architectural styles, providing visitors with a glimpse of Cordoba's rich history.
In 2011, the museum underwent an expansion that included a new building adjacent to the existing one. This contemporary architectural design complements the Renaissance Palace of Jer贸nimo P谩ez and offers modern, attractive, and functional museum spaces that meet the growing demand for space and services. One of the exceptional museum pieces featured in the new building is the archaeological site of the Roman Theatre, discovered during the construction process. The Roman Theatre has been fully restored and is open to the public in the basement, making it a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike.
The museum's collection is extensive and includes artifacts from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, such as those from Iberian, Roman, Visigoth, Islamic, Mud茅jar, Gothic, and Renaissance cultures. Notable exhibits include the Iberian Lion of Nueva Carteya and the Roman sculpture of the god Mithra, both of which have outstanding historical and artistic value. The recent extension works in the museum have uncovered the largest theatre in Roman Hispania, adding even more excitement and value to the museum's collection.
Overall, the Archaeological Museum of Cordoba is an impressive and informative place to explore the rich cultural heritage of Cordoba and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and archaeology.
In 2011, the museum underwent an expansion that included a new building adjacent to the existing one. This contemporary architectural design complements the Renaissance Palace of Jer贸nimo P谩ez and offers modern, attractive, and functional museum spaces that meet the growing demand for space and services. One of the exceptional museum pieces featured in the new building is the archaeological site of the Roman Theatre, discovered during the construction process. The Roman Theatre has been fully restored and is open to the public in the basement, making it a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike.
The museum's collection is extensive and includes artifacts from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, such as those from Iberian, Roman, Visigoth, Islamic, Mud茅jar, Gothic, and Renaissance cultures. Notable exhibits include the Iberian Lion of Nueva Carteya and the Roman sculpture of the god Mithra, both of which have outstanding historical and artistic value. The recent extension works in the museum have uncovered the largest theatre in Roman Hispania, adding even more excitement and value to the museum's collection.
Overall, the Archaeological Museum of Cordoba is an impressive and informative place to explore the rich cultural heritage of Cordoba and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and archaeology.
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Sight Name: Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Cordoba, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Cordoba
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cordoba is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Ancient Roman Sites Walking Tour
Under all in Cordoba lies a once redoubtable Roman strongpoint. After Scipio's defeat of the Carthaginians in Llipa, the victorious Romans set up camp by the Guadalquivir River.
Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Cordoba Jewish Quarter Walk
The Juder铆a de C贸rdoba is the area in C贸rdoba that was once densely populated by the Jews, between the 10th and the 15th centuries. Back then, it was a time when three world religions 鈥� Christianity, Judaism, and Islam 鈥� coexisted in C贸rdoba, although not always peacefully. Attesting to that today are the major religious shrines found in the area, like the Synagogue, the Mosque-Cathedral... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Cordoba Introduction Walking Tour
It is said that the Carthaginian general, Hamilcar Barca, named the town Qart Juba which means "Town of Juba," for a comrade general killed in battle. Roman conquerors pronounced the name "Corduba." Close enough.
A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles