Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is a medieval fortress-palace in Córdoba, Spain, on the Guadalquivir River beside the great Mosque-Cathedral. King Alfonso XI of Castile ordered it built in 1328 over earlier Roman and Umayyad foundations. The Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand used it as their base during the Granada War, and Christopher Columbus presented his proposal for a westward voyage here in 1486. From 1482 it served as the seat of the Spanish Inquisition's Córdoba tribunal until 1812, then as a prison until 1941.
It has been open to the public since 1960, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers four medieval towers, Roman mosaics, Arab baths, and some 55,000 square metres of gardens.
Visitor information
- Location
- Spain
- Country
- Spain
- Tier
- C (Worth a visit if you're already in the area)
- Coordinates
- 37.8766, -4.7814
- Official site
- https://alcazardelosreyescristianos.cordoba.es/?id=3
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos?
- Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is in Spain, Spain (approximately 37.8766, -4.7814).
- Can you visit Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos?
- Yes — Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is open to visitors; see the official site at https://alcazardelosreyescristianos.cordoba.es/?id=3 for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos on the Castle Atlas?
- Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is rated C tier on the Castle Atlas — Worth a visit if you're already in the area.
- What can you see at Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos?
- The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is a medieval fortress-palace in Córdoba, Spain, on the Guadalquivir River beside the great Mosque-Cathedral. King Alfonso XI of Castile ordered it built in 1328 over earlier Roman and Umayyad foundations. The Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand used it as their base during the Granada War, and Christopher Columbus presented his proposal for a westward voyage here in 1486. From 1482 it served as the seat of the Spanish Inquisition's Córdoba tribunal until 1812, then as a prison until 1941.