El Zoco Municipal Souk, Cordoba
A souk is defined as an Arab marketplace or open-air bazaar. Down a narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter, you'll find the El Zoco Municipal Souk, a lovely marketplace offering local artisan crafts for sale. It is located at a historic manor house boasting eye-catching Spanish-style architecture.
Step off the street into a beautiful courtyard situated at El Zoco's center. Small stones pave the courtyard's gorgeous outdoor patio. Surrounding it are two levels of arcaded walkways and a stairway up to the second floor. A delightful display of plants and flowers in blue pots adds color to the building's whitewashed walls and wrought-iron balcony railings.
This craft market features a collection of small workshops where artisans sell their wares. The shops are situated on both levels inside the building that surrounds the courtyard. Leather goods, artwork, hand-painted tiles, ceramics, and jewelry are just some of the unique handicrafts available to buy.
The El Zoco marketplace is a great place to stop, relax, and do some shopping during your tour around Cordoba. On occasion, you can even hear live music performances in the outdoor courtyard.
Step off the street into a beautiful courtyard situated at El Zoco's center. Small stones pave the courtyard's gorgeous outdoor patio. Surrounding it are two levels of arcaded walkways and a stairway up to the second floor. A delightful display of plants and flowers in blue pots adds color to the building's whitewashed walls and wrought-iron balcony railings.
This craft market features a collection of small workshops where artisans sell their wares. The shops are situated on both levels inside the building that surrounds the courtyard. Leather goods, artwork, hand-painted tiles, ceramics, and jewelry are just some of the unique handicrafts available to buy.
The El Zoco marketplace is a great place to stop, relax, and do some shopping during your tour around Cordoba. On occasion, you can even hear live music performances in the outdoor courtyard.
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El Zoco Municipal Souk on Map
Sight Name: El Zoco Municipal Souk
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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