The Fortress Of The Christian, Alcázar De Los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba, Spain Royalty-Free Stock Photo

The Fortress of the Christian Monarchs is one of Cordoba’s major landmarks. Built in the 8th century as caliphate residence, this complex of buildings and gardens had reached major significance during the Middle Ages, when Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella had been residing there for eight years. The Alcázar is a composition of massive fortress and royal palace.