Cordoba is the capital of one of Andalucía’s eight provinces. It was founded in ancient Roman times as Corduba by Claudius Marcellus and in 711 AD the Muslims conquered Hispania Baetica and it was renamed Andalucía. In the course of its history, this city has been a meeting place of people, races, cultures and religions of different kinds, which have left behind an important legacy of popular architecture and historical sites. These days, Cordoba’s old town contains many impressive architectural reminders of when Córdoba was the thriving capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba that governed almost all of the Iberian peninsula.
The tourism is very important for the future of the city, and so great care is taken in maintaining both monuments and Andlusian traditions to ensure it. Surviving Renaissance monuments in Córdoba include the Palace of Viana, the city’s Ducal Palace and la Mezquita, which is, without doubt, the most beautiful and original building of all Spain. As well as the unique mosque-cathedral, Cordoba’s treasures include the Alcazar, the Calahorra Fort, etc. Córdoba is famous for its floral patio arrangements as well. In the same way, the Andalusian tradition of Flamenco dancing is still trying to maintain a strong presence in Córdoba today; with a rich history of famous Flamenco figures and several shows and competitions.
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