Private tour in Cordoba Elena T
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Hi! This is Elena, your private tour guide in Cordoba, Andalusia. Born and raised in Córdoba, I love strolling out of the pattern places to explore my own city with travelers' eyes, and then sharing the local vision with visitors. Photography, architecture, writing and traveling are also among my passions. I've been guiding for the last 9 years. I used to watch these series by Lonely Planet where Ian Right traveled around the world, well he was my inspiration! So I had Tourism business degree, as well as Translation degree and cultural mediation master certificate to become a real professional. Today, guiding inside one of the oldest functioning temples in Europe is just a dream come true. Where I deliver tours, Cordoba, is the only city in the world with four World Heritage Sites by Unesco. Imagine yourself visiting the forest of columns of the Ummayad mosque and finding a Renaissance Cathedral right in the middle; getting lost through the hundreds of narrow white streets and discover small squares with refreshing fountains; entering a private patio full of colorful flowers, plants, water and mosaics; visiting the biggest ruins in Spain and the only Caliph construction remained in the world! Also, enjoying Flamenco and Spanish horses or having a bath in a hamman full of charm. Then, see the sunset behind the old Roman Bridge. Being a travel lover myself, I can understand very quickly what you need. I'll be more than happy to listen to you and help you to create an unforgettable experience. Let's get the most out of it! -Tour guide license by the regional government of Andalusia, Spain since 2015 -Interpreter/guide of the Mosque Cathedral of Córdoba since 2017 -Muslim friendly tourism training -Cultural mediator by the Valencia University and Université Catholique de Lille, France I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Did you know Córdoba is the only city in the World having four World Heritage Unesco sites ? The first one is the well known Mosque-Cathedral, the amazing medieval Mosque hiding a Renaissance Cathedral inside. This top 5 monument of Spain is a must see once in a lifetime. In 1994, the Unesco enlarged its recognition to the old town of Córdoba. Being the second largest one in Europe, it is quite easy to get lost in the middle of the hundred of narrow streets and little squares. The old town includes the famous Jewish Quarter, very well preserved and member of the Sefarad Jewish Network in Spain. As part of the old town, we cannot forget the Alcazar. This former Arabic name hides an imponent Christian construction which has been used as a palace as well as a prison. You will love and hate it in equal shares !
We will start our tour by visiting the magnificent Mosque-Cathedral for around an hour. This millennial building will cut your breath as we will travel across a thousand years of history. From the Islamic arches to the spectacular mahogany choir of the Cathedral. Then I'll show you the second World Heritage site in the city: the old town around the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish area, and one of the most appreciated treasures of Córdoba: the 14th-century Synagogue. The white narrow streets will be our path to arrive at the Alcazar, our final destination. Alcazar means palace in Arabic. We will explore together the different layers of construction which have made it a very mysterious place. Many legends from Inquisition times and stories from when kings and queens used to live there are ready to be told. You will enjoy one of the best views of the city and have a nice fresh walk in a little Versailles garden inside the Alcazar. The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.
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This is a walking tour. No transport is needed during the tour.
Plaza del Triunfo, Córdoba, Andalucía, 14003, Spain
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: See you at the Bridge's Door. This monumental triumphal arch -looking door is situated between the Roman Bridge and the Visitors Centre. You will find a square free of cars, by the Mosque-Cathedral.
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