Visit Montilla
CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA TOUR
This route links the two most important capital cities of Hispano-Muslim history, Cordoba and Granada, passing by Jaen borders.
This was one of the most beaten paths in the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages due to the fact that it was covered by merchants from all over the world. It was also the path of knowledge, science and arts.This terriories were influenced and benefited by the high point of Cordoba's Caliphate.
Montilla is located at the southern spur and oriented to the southern countryside area of Cordoba, close to Fernan-Nuñez, Montemayor and Aguilar de la Frontera.
This was one of the most beaten paths in the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages due to the fact that it was covered by merchants from all over the world. It was also the path of knowledge, science and arts.This terriories were influenced and benefited by the high point of Cordoba's Caliphate.
Montilla is located at the southern spur and oriented to the southern countryside area of Cordoba, close to Fernan-Nuñez, Montemayor and Aguilar de la Frontera.
Route
It is one of most emblematic and historical corners of the city. It unifies art, history and gastronomy.
It is the main church of the city and it has become the pantheon of some of the most illustrious characters of Montilla.
This museum lets us discovering the history of the city through archeological evidences.
St Juan de Ávila lived at this modest house the last 17 years of his life, until his death in 1569.
It is located at ‘Barrio de la Cruz’, the austerity at its exterior evoke Cistercian ideas
The church was part of San Juan de Dios hospital. It was built in the 18th century in a Neoclassical style.
Santa Ana Church is part of the convent which has the same name. It is preserved despite the fire of 1993.
Montilla city council was erected in 19th century during the Romantic period in a neoclassical style, at the place where the Coventry of San Juan de Dios was located.
It was erected at the same place where San Francisco’s house was located.
It is one of the biggest convent churches of the city, it is the place of reference for Montilla’s Holy Week.
At its origins it was a manor built in the 19th century where the first safe water tanks were located, is for this reason that its named Casa del Agua (House of Water).
Useful Information
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Time:
2h30
Guided:
Individual or group guided tours.
E-mail:
turismo@montilla.es
Information telepgone:
Tourism Office: +34 957 652 354 · +34 672 78 05 21
Dificultad:
Low-medium. Slopped streets
Distance:
5 km.
Restaurants and taverns in the area: Carrasquilla, Bar Manolo, Taberna la Chiva, El Quijote, Luna Centro, Taberna Rincón del Conde, Gastrobodega los Arcos, Taberna Barriles, Taberna la Temporá, Taberna el Tentempié. Taberna el Soldorado, La Tata Antigua.
2h30
Guided:
Individual or group guided tours.
E-mail:
turismo@montilla.es
Information telepgone:
Tourism Office: +34 957 652 354 · +34 672 78 05 21
Dificultad:
Low-medium. Slopped streets
Distance:
5 km.
Restaurants and taverns in the area: Carrasquilla, Bar Manolo, Taberna la Chiva, El Quijote, Luna Centro, Taberna Rincón del Conde, Gastrobodega los Arcos, Taberna Barriles, Taberna la Temporá, Taberna el Tentempié. Taberna el Soldorado, La Tata Antigua.
