Jewish Quarter

Córdoba
Jewish Quarter
Discover centuries worth of Jewish history when you tour the streets, museums and buildings of this enchanting part of Cordoba's Old City.

Explore the captivating network of narrow, whitewashed streets that make up Cordoba's partially walled Jewish Quarter, or La Juderia. This ancient enclave dates back to around the 9th and 10th centuries and encompasses a 700-year-old synagogue, plazas, statues, silversmiths, jewelers and museums.

Access the quarter through the 14th-century Puerta de Almodóvar, or Gate of Almodóvar, the only surviving medieval gateway into the city. Before you go through, pause to look at the statue of Seneca, a Roman philosopher and playwright who was born in Cordoba.

Make your way to Judios Street, one of the quarter's main streets and the home of the Cordoba Synagogue. This important place of worship was founded in 1315 and is one of only three medieval synagogues in Spain to have survived the expulsion of Jews in 1492. After this event, the building was used as a hospital and a school. Step inside and admire elaborate stucco work with Hebrew texts and mudejar-style geometric patterns.

Opposite the synagogue is the House of Sefarad, a 14th-century building that is now a museum dedicated to Jewish-Spanish culture, history and traditions. Examine photos, tools, crafts, clothing and more as you tour the museum's exhibition halls.

At the end of Judios Street is the Plaza Maimonides where you will find a bronze sculpture of the 12th-century Jewish philosopher and author Mose ben Maimon.

Visit the late 14th-century Chapel of San Bartolomé which was founded at a time when the Jewish population was forced to convert to Christianity. Inside is a gothic vaulted ceiling and walls decorated with tiles and heraldic emblems.

Shop for jewelry, leather goods, ceramics and other craft products at the local souk, an arcade of different shops in a 16th-century mansion. Among the other sights to look for is the Tower of Bethlehem from the old Juderia Castle. Today, it forms part of a private residence.

The Jewish Quarter in Cordoba’s Old City is close to bus stops and garages where parking is available for a fee.


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Top hotels in Jewish Quarter

Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara
Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara
3 out of 5
Avenida Medina Azahara 7, Córdoba, Cordoba
The price is €80 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
€80
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Convenient to Train station
"The hotel was nice, the room halls were impressive but the room was reasonable. The customer service was good. Great location if you want to visit the tourist attractions and close to the train."

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2023

Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara
NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
4 out of 5
Pz Maimonides 3, Córdoba, Cordoba
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €149 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€149
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
4 out of 5
C/Tomás Conde, 10, Córdoba, Cordoba
The price is €141 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€141
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, an attached winery, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (998 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice and with great location that you can access to the old town right away. The only thing is our room smells a bit of paint and it was a bit humid inside. Also the room is really dark, no real window."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Casa Palacio la Sal
Casa Palacio la Sal
2 out of 5
Calle Manriquez, 3, Córdoba, Cordoba
The price is €95 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€95
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and cable TV. Popular attractions Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba and Galeria de la Inquisicion are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"Great location, minutes from the Mezquita and other landmarks. The room was pretty, clean and well maintained, the shower works great. Not a great night's sleep because of echoes/conversations from entrance and hallway (no hint of late night flamenco music that they warned about!)--carpeting in the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024

Casa Palacio la Sal
Algo Diferente Apartamentos
Algo Diferente Apartamentos
3.5 out of 5
Manriquez 7, Córdoba, Cordoba
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba and Galeria ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"The property manager was very helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Algo Diferente Apartamentos
Hotel Córdoba Center
Hotel Córdoba Center
4 out of 5
Avenida de la Libertad, 4, Córdoba, Cordoba
The price is €94 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€94
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Córdoba. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Buena limpieza El trato de todo el personal excelente"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hotel Córdoba Center
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