25 Medina Azahara
25 Medina Azahara 2017
Medina Azahara Guided Tour ItineraryBegin your tour of the Medina Azahara meeting in the centre of Cordoba for your short bus journey up to the remains of the fortress, located just 5 miles (8 km) from the city. Abandoned and looted just 80 years after construction, and buried over time, the former capital of al-Andalus was discovered at the end of the 19th century. Spreading across 276 acres (112 hectares), it is one of the largest archaeological sites in Spain.On arrival at the ruined palace-city, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the Medina Azahara, exploring the ten per cent of the site that has been uncovered while your guide reveals the secrets hidden in the fortress.
