Roman Cordoba

Roman Cordoba, a photo by Martin Beek on Flickr.

Via Flickr: The Museum of Archaeology (Museo Arqueológico) features treasures from Cordoba’s rich cultural heritage, including prehistoric crafts, Roman statues and mosaics, as well as artifacts of Roman, Iberian, and Visigothic origin.The museum’s upper floor is devoted to Moorish culture and history. One of the most impressive exhibits is a bronze deer statue which was found during excavation of the former palace city of Medina Azahara.A must-see are the remains of a Roman theater which are integrated in the Renaissance museum building.