Sinagoga de Cordoba 
Aerial view of Cordoba's synagogue (peaked roof in the center) in the heart of the Jewish Quarter. Image © Google Earth.
Brick facade of the Sinagoga de Cordoba.
Interior wall with stucco decoration.
Gallery.
Detail of stucco decoration and Hebrew inscription.
Another interior wall.
Wooden ceiling of the prayer hall.
Location map and aerial view of Sinagoga de Cordoba. For a larger interactive view, see our Cordoba Map.
The Synagogue of Cordoba is located in the heart of Cordoba's picturesque Juderia (Jewish quarter), just two blocks west of the Mezquita. The Sinagoga no longer functions as a place of worship, but it is an important historical monument and a treasured symbol for Spain's modern Jewish communities.
History
Cordoba's synagogue was built in 1350. It is the only synagogue in Andalusia to survive the expulsion and inquisition of the Jews in 1492 and one of only three ancient synagogues left in all of Spain (the other two are in Toledo).
After the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, the synagogue of Cordba was turned into a hospital. It became a Catholic chapel in 1588. Today it is a museum.
What to See
The outside of the synagogue is quite plain, but the interior features exquisite Mudéjar stucco tracery of plant motifs. A Hebrew inscription indicates the date of the synagogue's construction. The women's gallery, not open for visits, still stands, and in the east wall is the ark where the sacred scrolls of the Pentateuch were kept.
Quick Facts
| Site Information | |
| Names: | Sinagoga de Cordoba |
| Location: | Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain |
| Faith: | Judaism |
| Category: | Synagogues |
| Architecture: | Mudejar |
| Date: | 1350 |
| Status: | museum |
| Photo gallery: | Sinagoga de Cordoba Photo Gallery |
| Visitor Information | |
| Address: | Calle de los Judíos 20, Cordoba, Spain |
| Coordinates: | 37.879818° N, 4.783435° W (view on Google Maps) |
| Lodging: | View hotels near this location |
| Phone: | 95-720-29-28 |
| Public transport: | Bus: 3 |
| Opening hours: | Tue-Sat 9:30am-2pm and 3:30-5:30pm Sun 9:30am-1:30pm Closed Mondays and in the month of May. |
| Cost: | €0.30 |
Travel Resources
- Cordoba Map - our detailed interactive map of Cordoba, plus hand-picked links to more
- Cordoba Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, and book at the guaranteed lowest price
- Cordoba Guided Tours - sightseeing tours and activities in Cordoba
- Cordoba Car Rentals - get the lowest rate by comparing multiple car companies at a glance
Article Sources
- Personal visit (April 4, 2007).
- Sinagoga - Frommer's Seville, Granada and the Best of Andalusia
Last updated on October 26, 2009.
