Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square), Cordoba
Named after Cardinal Salazar, the Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square) is an attractive place in the Jewish Quarter. Cardinal Salazar (Pedro de Salazar Guti茅rrez de Toledo) served as the bishop of Cordoba for almost 20 years, from 1686 until he died in 1706.
In the early 18th century, he founded the Cardinal Salazar Hospital (Hospital del Cardenal Salazar) after a plague epidemic ravaged the city of Cordoba. The building, located on Cardenal Salazar Square, originated in helping both the sick and the homeless. For many years it became a hospital for the terminally ill. Today, this building houses the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters for the University of Cordoba.
Another prominent building along this square is the Church of San Pedro de Alcantara. Inaugurated by Cardinal Salazar, this is a gorgeous historic structure. You can't miss seeing this lovely church on your tour around Cordoba. Around the square and along the nearby alleyways are several vibrant restaurants that are certainly worth checking out.
In the early 18th century, he founded the Cardinal Salazar Hospital (Hospital del Cardenal Salazar) after a plague epidemic ravaged the city of Cordoba. The building, located on Cardenal Salazar Square, originated in helping both the sick and the homeless. For many years it became a hospital for the terminally ill. Today, this building houses the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters for the University of Cordoba.
Another prominent building along this square is the Church of San Pedro de Alcantara. Inaugurated by Cardinal Salazar, this is a gorgeous historic structure. You can't miss seeing this lovely church on your tour around Cordoba. Around the square and along the nearby alleyways are several vibrant restaurants that are certainly worth checking out.
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Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square) on Map
Sight Name: Plaza del Cardenal Salazar (Cardenal Salazar Square)
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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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.
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
Cordoba Jewish Quarter Walk
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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
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