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The Mezquita and the Jewish Quarter
You start in front of two statues that everyone photographs without asking why both are of exiles.
Roman Córdoba: from Puerta de Gallegos to Capuchinas: audio walk in Córdoba
Corduba without going into a single museum: tombs on the road to Seville, a gate knocked down for the fair, baths saved by nuns, an imperial torso in a patio and the forum where a governor was stabbed.
What this walk is about
You enter Corduba the way a traveller did: between two enormous tombs on the road to Hispalis, and through a gate that lasted two thousand years until it got in the way of the fair, a gate that still keeps the legend of a sham duel. Roman baths survive beneath a shop because nuns prayed above them; an imperial torso spent the twentieth century in a patio on Calle Morería. Then comes the painted temple of the new forum and, beneath the old forum, a governor stabbed in the street, Scapula's dinner in front of his own pyre, and the city that paid for backing Pompey. You finish with the Senecas and Lucan, and with Hosius, the hundred-year-old bishop who stood up to an emperor.
- Start
- Two tombs meant to be seen
- Finish
- The statue with its arm raised
- Who it is for
- A walk for Roman history and archaeology lovers who'd rather skip the museums. For visitors who know Islamic Córdoba but not the Roman city.
- Languages
- Spanish and British English
The route, stop by stop
An outline of the walk. The full stories are in the app.
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- 1
Two tombs meant to be seen
- 2
The gate lost to the fair
- 3
The duel that never happened
- 4
Roman baths beneath a clothes shop
- 5
An emperor in the courtyard?
- 6
A painted temple for Augustus
- 7
The praetor's square
- 8
A petition with a dagger
- 9
Scapula's dinner
- 10
Two Senecas and a Lucan
- 11
A hundred years and an emperor
- 12
The statue with its arm raised
Walking directions are based on mapped pedestrian routes. Check local access and signs; the route is not an accessibility guarantee. Times are approximate.
Córdoba, before you go
A narrow lane, an open square, then shade again. Córdoba is a rewarding walk when heat, cobbles and the appeal of a seat can adjust your plans.
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Good to know
What is Podtour?
An app for self-guided audio walks. Choose a city and a route, then listen to the stories behind its streets. You decide when to start and when to stop.
When can I download the app?
Podtour is coming to iOS and Android. There is no confirmed launch date yet. Join the waitlist and we will let you know when it is ready.
Does Podtour include attraction tickets?
No. Street walks and monument audio tours do not include admission tickets, transport or a guide accompanying you.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
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