Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
The ruins of a magnificent 10th-century palace-city built by the caliphs near Córdoba — and destroyed within decades.
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- April – June, September – October
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About Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
Highlights
- The reconstructed Hall of Abd al-Rahman III
- The terraced palace ruins
- The grand caliphal gateway
- The site museum
- The hillside garden layout
- Views over the Córdoba countryside
Where you'll stay in Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
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When to visit Caliphate City of Medina Azahara
April – June, September – October
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