Córdoba and the Mezquita-Catedral

Córdoba's Mezquita-Catedral is one of Spain's most iconic monuments — an enormous 8th-century mosque with thousands of red and white horseshoe arches, later rebuilt with a Renaissance cathedral in the middle of the building. The contrast between the two architectural styles is fascinating.

Around the mosque lies the old Jewish quarter, the Judería, with winding streets and the famous flower-covered patios that Córdoba is world-famous for. A day trip here is a long one, but absolutely worth the effort.