Synagogue

The synagogue of Cordoba

The synagogue of Cordoba is the only preserved medieval synagogue of Andalusia, a jewel of the Jewish quarter. The Cordoba audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this precious witness of the Jewish presence and culture in the city.

The only medieval synagogue of Andalusia

Built in the fourteenth century, the synagogue of Cordoba is the only preserved medieval synagogue of Andalusia and one of the few in Spain. Of small dimensions, it stands out by its fine Mudéjar stucco decorations, adorned with plant and geometric motifs and Hebrew inscriptions. A witness of the flourishing Jewish community of medieval Cordoba, where the three great cultures coexisted, it constitutes a place of memory and a precious heritage of the Jewish quarter.

What to see

You admire the fine Mudéjar stucco decorations, adorned with motifs and Hebrew inscriptions, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of the Jewish quarter. The synagogue is the only preserved medieval synagogue of Andalusia. It is a stop to be discovered with respect, a witness of the Jewish memory of Cordoba.

Practical information

The synagogue lies in the Jewish quarter, in the heart of the historic centre of Cordoba, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season; access is often free. It is a place of memory: it is best to check the arrangements and to behave there with respect.

What is particular about the synagogue of Cordoba?

It is the only preserved medieval synagogue of Andalusia, adorned with fine Mudéjar stucco decorations and Hebrew inscriptions, a witness of the Jewish community of the city.

Where is the synagogue of Cordoba?

In the Jewish quarter, in the heart of the historic centre of Cordoba.