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| This medieval fortress was the usual residence of the Christian Monarchs when they stayed in Cordoba |
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| It was constructed in 1328 at the command of King Alfonso XI the Just |
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| Roman mosaic with the Medusa head |
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| Interior details |
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| Torre de los Leones |
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| Torre del Homenaje of Gothic design |
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| The gardens of the Alcazar are some of the most beautiful gardens in Spain with several pools |
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| and fountains |
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| Hiding behind soft green |
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| In early medieval times the site was occupied by a Visigoth fortress |
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| The fountain |
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| Watermills on the nearby Guadalquivir powered water lifting to irrigate the extensive gardens |
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| A magnificent tranquility of red roses |
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| A cross in the sky |
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| "torre del Homenaje" and "torre de los Leones" viewed from the gardens |
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| The Paseo de los Reyes is a walkway in the garden that has statues of the kings who lived in the Alcazar. The end of the walkway has the statues of the Catholic Kings and Columbus, because it was here that Columbus talked with Queen Isabela several times |
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| illusion of an armed warrior |
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| don't you turn your back on me! |
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| The gardens boast one of the largest variety of plants in Spain. Palm trees are prominent along with the statuesque cypresses. In the oldest section of the gardens orange and lemon trees are plentiful |
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| Christopher Columbus conversing with King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile about his project to find a direct trade route to India by sailing west |
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| A pleasure for the eye |
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| Coat of arms on the castle wall |
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| encircled by massive walls |
