Córdoba is a historical and cultural city located in Andalusia, Spain, capital of the province of the same name. Located in a depression on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and at the foot of the Sierra Morena, it is the third most populated city in Andalusia with 322,811 inhabitants in 2024 and a metropolitan area that exceeds 354,000 inhabitants. Founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, it was an important center of the Roman Empire and later the capital of the Emirate and Caliphate of Córdoba during the Middle Ages, becoming one of the most advanced cultural and scientific centers in the world at that time. Its architectural heritage includes the famous Mosque-Cathedral, a symbol of the coexistence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Córdoba stands out for its historical wealth, its warm Mediterranean climate and its current relevance as a tourist, cultural and university center. The city combines Andalusian traditions with modern urban development, maintaining a balance between its historical legacy and contemporary life.