Monday Morning Photo - Mercado Victoria Gastromarket in Cordoba

Monday Morning Photo - Palacio de la Merced, Cordoba

Once one of the most important buildings in Córdoba, Palacio de la Merced was founded in XIII century as a Mercedarian monastery. When the order was dissolved it became an orphanage then in the 1970s a Provincial Government seat. The Baroque portal is in the middle of the enormous frontage, the cloisters and monastery church remain and services are still held there today. Palacio de la Merced See the Monday Morning Photo list. Where to Stay in Córdoba city? See my choices in my Only Spain Boutique Hotel collection - Casas de la Juderia Hotel Balcon de Córdoba Hotel Viento 10 What else to see? Check out my Córdoba - Lots to See and Do post on Luxury Spain Travel.

Andalucia's first gastromarket, the Mercado Victoria in Cordoba is a great place to eat. Just a short walk from the Juderia and Mezquita, it's set in a 19th century wrought-iron structure first built for the city's fairs and exhibitions. The 30 odd stalls really do offer something for everyone, buy your drink and select your food from whichever takes your fancy. Some ready to eat, other delicacies ready to cook but whatever you can think of is most likely on offer.