Madinat al-Zahra Museum

The museum building features underground exhibition spaces organized around courtyards, with limestone and white concrete materials reflecting the surrounding landscape.

The museum, inaugurated in 2009, preserves artifacts from Madinat al-Zahra, a 10th-century palace-city that served as the capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba.

Exhibition halls display archaeological findings that demonstrate the sophistication of Islamic architecture and craftsmanship during the Umayyad period in Spain.

The facility includes research laboratories, conservation workshops, a library, assembly hall, cafeteria, and store arranged around a central courtyard resembling a cloister.

The museum's design incorporates excavated floor plans into its structure, creating a physical connection between the modern building and ancient archaeological remains.

Location: Córdoba Province

Inception: 2009

Architects: Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

GPS coordinates: 37.88078,-4.85417

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:14