Gaze at the Archaeological Ensemble of Madinat Al-Zahra

Just a hop, skip, and a time-jump away from modern Cordoba, Madinat Al-Zahra is a spectacular ruin that was once the de facto capital of Muslim Spain. Get your Indiana Jones on and explore this ancient city's remains - it's got palaces, mosque foundations, and all the secret history you can handle. Don't forget to hit up the interactive museum – it's the cherry on top of this archaeological sundae!