We do not know exactly when our hotel building was erected, because first known records date back to 1862, when the first land registry of Cordoba was founded. But according to the style of the building, we have reasons to believe that the house was constructed before that time. We also believe that the building was renovated around the end of the 19th century. Our two-story building is a old town house which is typical for Andalusia. It has two courtyards, including one with a fountain, a parlor, a dining room, a kitchen, and a small front-yard. It is the one and only building in C/Isabel Losa street to have kept its very original architecture. Therefore, the city’s department for protecting historic monuments listed our hotel building as a historic monument. To understand the nature and the origin of those typical Andalusian old town houses we have to look back at the traditional way of housing during Roman times. In those days town houses, as well as traditional land houses, were built around a courtyard, the so called patio. Those arrangements were modified during times of Moorish rule: Arabs in town set great store by protection of their privacy. Therefore those courtyards became more important as places to live than areas outside the building complexes. And so patio courtyards were developed as orchards and ornamental gardens, including a number of both ornamental and useful plants. Particularly the use of aromatic plants and the omnipresent ripple of water characterized Arabian lifestyle that determines many patio courtyards even in present days. No doubt that buildings change themselves in the course of time to match new standards. But they not necessarily have to lose their original characters. So we can recognize an enchanting combination of older and younger construction elements. For example, the new tiles you can see on the picture above harmonize with old elements of the house, as well as the use of exotic flowers and plants. Anyway, today virtually nobody can imagine a patio courtyard without geraniums from South Africa or without bougainvilleas from Brazil. To sum it up it can be said that an Andalusian old town house like ours unites the nature of every culture that has left its marks in it.

Our newly renovated hotel is a quaint building reflecting the typical style of the second half of the 19th century. Here our guests will find a wonderful combination of the charm of the past and all the amenities of modern times. The hotel “La casa de los naranjos” is loca- ted in the heart of Cordoba’s historic down- town district which Unesco declared world cultural heritage of mankind. Many famous sights are located close to our hotel: for example. Christo de los Faroles, Palacio de Viana palace museum, El Palacio de la Merced, or Santa Mari- na and San Andres churches. Fabulous Juderia, the the city’s Jewish neighborhood, lies within walking dis- tance. The commercial center of the city featuring lots of shopping facilities is just a few minutes away, as well. Our house has 20 rooms. Each of them is differently decorated, but equipped with all amenities of today. Our rooms are equipped with telephone, internet access, bathroom, individually adjustable air-conditioning, and satellite television. Information and Reservations Phone: +34-957-47 05 87 Fax: +34-957-47 05 87 e-mail: Design and maintenance:

Our hotel “La casa de los naranjos” hosts 20 rooms. Decoration and furnishing of each room and bathroom pay attention to detail and individuality. For example, local arts and crafts makers produced beds and ceiling lamps exclusively for our hotel. All this was done with your comfort and relaxation in mind. Our goal was to create an inviting and pleasant ambience that matches the typical Andalusian style of the historic building. Beyond this goal, we know that today’s guest’s choice of a hotel not just depends on quality, calm, and a top hotel site, but on amenities and comfort of our modern civilization. To meet or exceed those expectations, we equipped all rooms with all modern conveniences. So all rooms can be locked and unlocked by magnetic key. Also, all rooms are equipped with satellite TV, individually adjustable air-conditioning, phone, and internet access.

Our hotel “La casa de los naranjos” is conveniently located in street C/Isabel Losa nº 8. This street begins at significant Plaza de Colon square that is also known as Campo de la Merced. There, you will find an extensive public garden with a number of parking lots in its surroundings, as well as the Palacio de la Merced hosting the regional administration of the province of Cordoba. On its other end, in the very heart of Santa Marina quarter, our street leads into C/Santa Isabel street, where you may find Santa Isabel convent and Palacio de Viana palace museum. On this site plan you may see the central location of our hotel. This map shows our location in detail.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Phone (00 34) 957 47 05 87 Fax (00 34) 957 47 05 87 e-mail: Our address is: Casa de los Naranjos Hotel con encanto Calle Isabel Losa 8 14001 Cordoba Spain