Córdoba Synagogue
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Why go
- The only synagogue in Córdoba to survive years of persecution.
- One of Spain’s few surviving synagogues from its period.
- Mudéjar plasterwork with geometric and floral patterns and Hebrew verses.
Don't miss
- Original coloursThe decoration was once blue, red and black, with red Hebrew letters against a blue background.Prayer hall
- Torah nicheFind the eastern-wall recess where Torah scrolls were kept.Eastern wall of the prayer hall
- Women’s gallery archesLook up at three arches decorated with Hebrew text and interlaced stucco latticework.Upper south wall, viewed from the prayer hall
Know before you go
- Groups of more than six must book in advance.
- Photography and filming require authorization from the Junta de Andalucía.
- Animals are not allowed, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities, subject to current regulations.
Interesting facts4
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The entrance hall once included a cloakroom and a basin for ritual washing.
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25 square
The courtyard covers just over 25 square metres. Its trapezoidal shape probably follows the surrounding streets.
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Much of the plaster decoration is missing below roughly two metres above floor level.
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The inscriptions draw mainly on Psalms, other Biblical books and liturgical poetry.
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Shorts
Sources: Córdoba Synagogue - Wikipedia · Enclave Monumental Sinagoga de Córdoba | Enclav… · Sinagoga de Córdoba - Wikipedia · Synagogue de Cordoue - Wikipedia · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Phone
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Questions and answers
Was Córdoba Synagogue a private synagogue?
Its small size suggests it may have belonged to a wealthy resident, though its original role is uncertain.
What was found beside Córdoba Synagogue?
Excavations uncovered a contemporary mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, and a Talmudic school. The remains are protected beneath a walkway.
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