Medina Azahara
The ruins of a palace city built from the 10th century by the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Rahman III on the slopes of the Sierra Morena, west of Córdoba. It was sacked and abandoned early in the 11th century, and excavation continues today.
- Where
- Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.8861, -4.8678
Get the Medina Azahara stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Medina Azahara. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Andalusia volume with your photos and a note.
Near Medina Azahara
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos 7.7 km
A medieval fortress in the historic centre of Córdoba, next to the Guadalquivir and near the Mosque-Cathedral. It served as one of the main residences of the Catholic Monarchs. Its towers, baths and gardens with long fish ponds are open to visitors.
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba 7.8 km
A mosque begun in the 8th century that became a Catholic cathedral after the Christian conquest of 1236. Its forest of red and white striped arches is among the finest works of Islamic architecture in the West, with a Renaissance nave rising from the middle.
Roman Bridge of Córdoba 8.0 km
An old stone bridge in the historic centre of Córdoba, crossing the Guadalquivir River beside the Mosque-Cathedral. Its Roman origins were rebuilt many times over the centuries. It is a pedestrian route with fine views of the old town.
Antequera Dolmens 100 km
Three huge Neolithic burial monuments near Antequera: the dolmens of Menga and Viera, and the Tholos of El Romeral. Menga is among the largest megalithic chambers in Europe, and it is lined with enormous stone slabs.
El Torcal de Antequera 106 km
A nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal, south of Antequera in Málaga province. It is known for its unusual limestone landforms, piled rocks shaped by water and wind. Marked trails lead through the stone mazes.
Caminito del Rey 108 km
A walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge at El Chorro, near Ardales in Málaga province. Its name comes from the original Camino del Rey, shortened locally to el caminito. The path hangs high above the river and was reopened to walkers after renovation.
Metropol Parasol 113 km
A large wooden structure over La Encarnación square in Seville's old quarter, nicknamed Las Setas, the mushrooms. It shelters a traditional market, restaurants, a performance square and Roman archaeological remains found beneath it. A walkway across the top gives views over the rooftops.
Giralda 114 km
The bell tower of Seville Cathedral, built in the late 12th century as the minaret of the city's great mosque. A Renaissance belfry was added on top, and visitors climb a ramp rather than stairs to the top.
More UNESCO World Heritage sites in Andalusia
Questions
Where is Medina Azahara?
Medina Azahara is in Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (7.7 km), Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (7.8 km), Roman Bridge of Córdoba (8.0 km).
How do I get the Medina Azahara stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Medina Azahara and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Andalusia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Medina Azahara before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Andalusia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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