Medina Azahara

Epoch: 

It means Bright city and its construction starts in year 936 by Abderramán III, as a symbol of the begining of the caliphate.
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Morena, 8 kilometers west of Cordoba, its design takes advantage of the uneven terrain distributed on three terraces, with a rectangular layout different from the traditional chaotic distribution of Muslim urbanism.
There are many references written to the majesty of the route made by monarchs and ambassadors who came from everywhere.
Its monumentality and artistic splendor even in the smallest details, became it as the most beautiful city of the West.
However, this splendor went out in just half a century, since in 1010 it was completely destroyed and looted, as a result of the civil war that ended the Caliphate of Cordoba.

Referencias:

Virtual Tour by the Arab Studies School (CSIC)

wikipedia

andalucía turismo

artencordoba

 

Address: 

Medina Azahara

Carretera Palma del Río (A-431), Km. 5,5
CórdobaCórdoba 14071
Spain
Vista aérea general
Pórtico frente a plaza de armas
Edificio Basilical Superior
Restos de la Mezquita
Exterior del Salón Rico cerrado por restauración
Salón Rico, vista interior
Casa de Ya'Far
Restos consolidados de zona administrativa