Caliphal Baths

The Caliphal Baths, in Cordoba

The Caliphal Baths are former Arab baths of Cordoba, witnesses of the refinement of the era of al-Andalus. The Cordoba audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this site, linked to the caliphal palace and the way of life of the Muslim city.

The baths of the caliphal Alcázar

The Caliphal Baths, or Baños del Alcázar Califal, were the baths linked to the former palace of the caliphs of Cordoba. Designed according to the model of Roman thermae, they comprised cold, warm and hot rooms, topped with vaults pierced with star-shaped skylights that let the light filter through. Witnesses of the refinement of the era of al-Andalus, when Cordoba radiated over all the West, these vestiges illustrate the importance of water and hygiene in the culture of the city.

What to see

Here you discover the cold, warm and hot rooms of the former baths, their vaults pierced with star-shaped skylights and the vestiges linked to the caliphal palace. The Caliphal Baths testify to the refinement of Cordoba in the era of al-Andalus. It is a stop for lovers of history and archaeology.

Practical information

The Caliphal Baths lie in the heart of the historic centre of Cordoba, near the Alcázar, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What were the Caliphal Baths of Cordoba?

The baths linked to the former palace of the caliphs, designed on the model of Roman thermae, with cold, warm and hot rooms and vaults pierced with star-shaped skylights.

Where are the Caliphal Baths?

In the heart of the historic centre of Cordoba, near the Alcázar.