Cordoba Archaeological Museum Guided Tour

Start your tour outside the Archaeological Museum of Cordoba, located in the 16th-century Renaissance palace of the Páez de Castillejo family. This beautiful historic building houses a collection ranging from prehistoric to late medieval times, including Roman, Visigothic and Umayyad artefacts. Your expert guide will show you how each of these periods has left its mark on the evolution of the city.

Inside the museum, you'll see ceramics, sculptures, coins and other masterpieces that reflect the cultural richness of Cordoba. Each object will tell you a part of the local history, from the origins of the ancient Colonia Patricia Corduba to its period as the splendid capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.

• The museum courtyard: Here you will see unique pieces such as the Mithra of Cabra, beautiful Roman mosaics and tombstones of gladiators fallen in combat.
• The Stele of Ategua (800 BC): A treasure that reveals what the first settlements in the area were like and their customs.
• The Musicians' Capital: This relic will make you imagine the vibrant atmosphere of Caliphate Cordoba.
• The underground Roman Theatre: Discover the remains of the second largest theatre in the Empire, with a capacity for 15,000 spectators.

Finally, let yourself be surprised in the underground part of the museum, where you will find the remains of the ancient Roman Theatre. After learning about its history and its spectacular dimensions, you will have free time to continue exploring the collection at your own pace and delve into the fascinating history of this ancient city.