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Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum is to be found inside the magnificent Renaissance Palace. This archaeological gallery exhibits artifacts from the Iberian, Roman, Visigothic, Muslim, Mudéjar and Renaissance eras. Some of the particular relics to witness in this pleasant museum are the Lion of Nueva Cartella , the Roman Head of Drusus , the Visigothic Treasure of Donjimeno and the Arabian Bronce-Stag of Medina Azahara . Roman historical objects are displayed on the ground floor, and the Moorish relics are featured on the next floor.
Bullfighting Museum ( Museo Municipal Taurino)
The famous Bullfighting Museum or the Museo Municipal Taurino is housed in the aged Casa de las Bulas. The structure was built during the Renaissance period and is today located in the Plaza de Maimonides . Photos of old bullfighters like Lagartijo, Guerrita Machaquito, Monolete and El Cordobes are always featured. Their costumes are also on display, together with various ceremonial objects.
Regina Museum
The Regina Museum houses ancient relics, and is focused on Cordoba jewelers. There are shops within the museum as well. This edifice is located in the avant-garde area of Plaza Don Luis Venegas 1, in close proximity to Plaza de la Corredera.
The Diocesan Museum Of Fine Arts In Cordoba
This museum was formerly Hospital de la Caridad de los Reyes Católicos and the building was transformed into a museum just recently. It is to be found at the 15th century Episcopal Palace in Plaza del Potro. Within the edifice, you can find floors of abbeys, a chapel, a space to dine, a hall devoted to Cordoba artists, and a gallery with medieval artworks and religious items from the Cathedral.
Museum of Julio Romero de Torres
As the name suggests, the Museum of Julio Romero de Torres is dedicated to display the works of the said painter. This museum is housed on the same building where the Fine Arts Museum is.
Julio Romero de Torres came from a family of painters. He particularly stood out for his provocative paintings of alluring or nude women, be it real living women or just representations from his highly imaginative mind. He had lived for a while in the building of this present-day museum, and he had also thrived in Madrid sometime in his life. He had his art exhibited in several cities all over the world, including London, Paris, Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile. Of course, wherever he goes, his artworks were often castigated due to its controversial themes. He died at the age of 55. Some of his well-known works are the La Copla , Naranjos y Limones (a nude study, 1928) and La Chiquila Piconera . His most melancholic work is said to be the Cante Hondo.
Torre de Calahorra
The Torre de Calahorra is an Arabian structure located at the southern end of Puente Romano. The citadel was built by Enrique II of Trastamana in 1369 to defend the city from the attacks of his brother King Pedro I the Cruel of Castile. Over the centuries, this bastion has been utilized for many purposes. At one point in time, it served as a detention center, and eventually was turned into an exclusive institution for girls. Now, the edifice houses the Institute for Dialogue between Cultures.
This captivating museum features audio visual presentations which will help you understand the interesting way of life of the Christians, Muslims and Jewish people living together in Cordoba during the 10th century AD. At the pinnacle of this tower awaits a magnificent view of the Mosque and the rest of Cordoba.
Palace of Viana
The Palace of Viana is dubbed as a virtual museum of patios because of the open area created by the twelve 18 th century courtyards. The palace itself brings back the historical times of Cordoba, especially with its anthology of furniture, tapestries, porcelains, ceramics, paintings, and colorful rooms awash in olden essence. This venue is visited by over 70,000 visitors annually.
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