Convento de Santa Cruz, Córdoba

Name: Convento de Santa Cruz
Address: Córdoba, Spain

#46 among attractions in Córdoba

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Convento de Santa Cruz is a convent situated in the historic centre, barrio de San Pedro, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain. It was founded in 1435, by Pedro de los Ríos y Gutiérrez de Aguayo and his wife, Teresa Zurita. The building has always been closely linked to the Ríos family, which were adding new spaces to the original project, resulting in an interesting building composed of different structures organized around courtyards. It is notable for its originality, its architecture, and the artistic setting. These include the cloister, convent, church, house of the novices of the eighteenth century, and courtyard. In the main structure, there are architectural elements in Roman, Muslim, Moorish and baroque styles, which witness the historic and artistic development of Córdoba. The retablos which decorate the church interior, tiling, and paintings are of note. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural site in 2011. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°52'54"N, 4°46'14"W

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Centro de Córdoba (Santiago)Córdoba Spain

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Convento de Santa Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, Cristo de los Faroles, Museo Arqueológico, Julio Romero de Torres Museum.

0.5 miSW
Iconic Moorish architecture
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Monuments and statues
Cristo de los Faroles, Córdoba
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0.4 miW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Museo Arqueológico, Córdoba
11 min walk • The Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba, nestled in the heart of the historic city of Córdoba, Spain, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of the region's past. Housed in a Renaissance building that was formerly the Palace of the Páez de Castillejo, the...
~1180 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Julio Romero de Torres Museum, Córdoba
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0.5 miSW
Bridge, Ruins
Roman Bridge, Córdoba
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~1180 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Fine Arts Museum of Córdoba, Córdoba
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~1370 ftN
Church
Santa María Magdalena, Córdoba
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0.5 miN
Church
Basílica del Juramento de San Rafael, Córdoba
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0.4 miNW
Roman ruins standing amid city buildings
Roman temple of Córdoba, Córdoba
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0.5 miN
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
San Lorenzo, Córdoba
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0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Centro district, Córdoba
11 min walk • The Central District is one of the ten districts of Córdoba, Spain. it includes the central area of the city. The Central District is delimited to the west by Av. Del Corregidor, Av. Conde de Vallellano, Av. República Argentina and Av. Mozárabes. To the north, it is by Av.

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Which popular attractions are close to Convento de Santa Cruz?

Nearby attractions include Julio Romero de Torres Museum, Córdoba (6 min walk), Fine Arts Museum of Córdoba, Córdoba (6 min walk), Plaza del Potro, Córdoba (7 min walk), Plaza de la Corredera, Córdoba (7 min walk).

How to get to Convento de Santa Cruz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convento de Santa Cruz:

Bus

Iglesia de San Pedro • Lines: C2 (2 min walk)
Plaza Vizconde de Miranda • Lines: C2 (3 min walk)

Train

Córdoba Central Railway Station (29 min walk)