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Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara is the ruins of a 10th-century palace-city built by Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III as the new capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. It is Spain's largest archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2018. The excavations reveal the splendor of Islamic art and architecture.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Free for EU citizens. €1.50 for non-EU citizens. Internal shuttle bus €3

Best Time to Visit

Early morning to avoid heat. Spring and autumn for pleasant weather. Take the 10:00 or 10:45 bus from Córdoba. Allow 2-3 hours for the visit.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
museum
gift shop
guided tours
parking
cafe

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Tuesday09:00 — 18:30
Wednesday09:00 — 18:30
Thursday09:00 — 18:30
Friday09:00 — 18:30
Saturday09:00 — 18:30
Sunday09:00 — 15:30

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather6°
94%1 м/с
Todayweather13°2°
Tomorrowweather12°8°
Friweather13°9°
Satweather12°4°
Sunweather9°3°
Monweather15°7°
Tueweather15°12°
15°
4°Jan
17°
5°Feb
21°
8°Mar
23°
10°Apr
27°
13°May
33°
17°Jun
37°
20°Jul
36°
20°Aug
32°
17°Sep
25°
13°Oct
19°
8°Nov
15°
5°Dec

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