Enjoy a tranquil and picturesque stroll along Calle Cairuan, a long pedestrianized street with ponds and water channels that runs alongside the medieval city wall. On the other side is the Jewish quarter, or La Juderia as it is also called.
Start your walk at the Puerta de Almodóvar, a 14th-century gateway. Standing in front of this ancient structure is a statue of Seneca, a Roman philosopher and playwright who was born in Cordoba. He is wearing a toga and holding a rolled scroll in one hand.
As you make your way down the Calle Cairuan pause every now and then to look at the restored wall and its towers and ramparts. On the other side of the road is a group of smart terraced homes. Near the end of the street is the Monument to Averroes, a Muslim philosopher and writer who was born in Cordoba in the 12th century.
After your walk along the Calle Cairuan check out some of the sights within easy reach. Go over to the Patios de San Basilio, three open-air courtyards decorated with hundreds of colorful plants and flowers. Unwind in the Jardines de la Victoria, a 19th-century public park. Inside are the rebuilt remains of two Roman mausoleums, cylindrical structures that date back to the 1st century.
Head back down Calle Cairuan and go through the Puerta de Almodóvar to explore the Jewish quarter. Dine in restaurants, browse the shops and visit its attractions. These include a 14th-century synagogue and an ethnographic museum housed inside a building that also comes from the 14th century.
Calle Cairuan is well served by a number of bus routes and is also easy to get to on foot from many of the city’s most popular attractions. This includes the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, which is less than 10 minutes away.
