Gardens of La Merced

The gardens of La Merced, in Cordoba

The gardens of La Merced are a pleasant green space of Cordoba, laid out at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Cordoba audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this flowered garden, laid out on the site of the former arena of the city.

A garden on the site of the former arena

The gardens of La Merced were laid out in 1905 on the site of the former arena of the city. Designed according to a harmonious plan, they are surrounded by rose bushes, hedges and a great variety of plants, which makes them a haven of freshness and colours. Neighbours of the Palacio de la Merced, they offer a pleasant setting of walking and relaxation, a witness of the love of the Cordobans for gardens and vegetation.

What to see

Here you enjoy the rose bushes, the hedges and the variety of plants, in a harmonious garden laid out on the site of the former arena, near the Palacio de la Merced. The gardens of La Merced are a haven of freshness and colours. It is a pleasant stop for a green break, in Cordoba.

Practical information

The gardens of La Merced lie near the palace of the same name, in Cordoba, reachable on foot. It is a public garden freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; its paths suit a stroll. The place is particularly pleasant in spring, at the flowering of the rose bushes.

What was there before the gardens of La Merced?

The former arena of the city; the gardens were laid out on their site in 1905, surrounded by rose bushes and varied plants.

Where are the gardens of La Merced?

Near the Palacio de la Merced, in Cordoba, in Spain.