Juderia (Jewish Quarter), Cordoba
Statue of Maimonides in the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba.
More views of Maimonides' statue.
Andalucian house in the Jewish Quarter.
Alleys and courtyards of the Juderia.
A lively square in the Jewish Quarter.
Córdoba's old Jewish quarter (Juderia in Spanish) consists of a fascinating network of narrow lanes, more atmospheric and less commercialized than in Seville.
The Jews were established in Cordoba in Roman and Visigothic times. Under Arab rule after the 8th century, Jewish life and intellectualism flourished.
Hasfai Ibn Shaprut, a Jewish doctor, diplomat and scholar served under the Moorish rulers and attracted intellectuals to the court. His family's subsequent wealth and power were major factors in the wealthy and vibrant Jewish community of Cordoba at that time.
Maimonides, the most famous Jewish philosopher and author of the Mishneh Torah, was born in Cordoba in 1125. A statue to his honor stands in Tiberiadus Square in the Juderia.
The entrance gate, La Puerta de Almodavar, has a statue of Seneca and forms part of the western boundary of the Juderia. The Juderia reaches as far as Calle El Rey Heredia to the northeast and the Mosque to the south.
The main attraction of the Juderia is Cordoba's ancient synagogue, on Calle de los Judios (Street of the Jews). See our Cordoba Synagogue article for more information.
Today the Juderia is also known for its jewelry and silversmith shops.
Location Map
Location map and satellite view of Cordoba's Jewish Quarter, centered on the synagogue. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. or a larger view, see our Cordoba Map or Google Earth download.
Sources
- Personal visit (April 2007)
