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The Roman Bridge and the Calahorra
You start where Calle Torrijos begins, with a mother who accuses her son of planning to hand the city over, and his reply that the truth will be seen in the field.
The Mezquita and the Jewish Quarter: audio walk in Córdoba
Eleven stops around the Mosque-Cathedral and through the Jewish Quarter: two exiled scholars, the synagogue that survived as a chapel, bells that made the journey twice, and alleys whose postcard view is half tradition, half design.
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What this walk is about
You start in front of two statues that everyone photographs without asking why both are of exiles. You enter the Jewish Quarter by Plaza de Tiberíades and the synagogue that survived as a hospital, a shoemakers' chapel and a school. You reach the Mezquita on the side where a proclamation once threatened death to anyone who touched a stone, and discover that nobody wrote down Charles V's famous line. Beneath the tower, bells that were a trophy twice; at the corner, a page who claimed sanctuary; in the old Street of the Abbots, a marble post that ended up in the river. You finish in the Calleja de las Flores, where the old and the invented share the same flowerpot.
- Start
- The scholar who lost his name
- Finish
- The lane that already had flowers
- Who it is for
- A good starting point for your first visit. For anyone who wants to see the Mezquita from the outside before or after going in. You can also enjoy it as a family. You don’t need any prior knowledge.
- 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
The scholar who lost his name
- 2
A boy and a suitcase
- 3
The synagogue that became a chapel
- 4
The square of papal bulls
- 5
A death sentence for touching a stone
- 6
The bells that travelled twice
- 7
The page who claimed sanctuary
- 8
A forest of columns under the sky
- 9
The story of Rincones de Oro
- 10
The marble that ended up in the river
- 11
The lane that already had flowers
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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Roman Córdoba: from Puerta de Gallegos to Capuchinas
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.
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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