On your visit to the south of the country, you cannot miss a getaway to one of the most ancient cities with the richest history in the entire continent: Córdoba.
The city of Córdoba is home to a rich culture that can be seen in its monuments, among its streets, and in every corner. A fine example of this is the comprehensive Córdoba Bullfighting Museum, which delves into the roots of this tradition.
And if you want to make this getaway a unique experience, enjoy both the journey and the destination. Our advice is to hire a car at Málaga Airport and let yourself be carried away by the beautiful Andalusian landscapes.
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History of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
In the heart of Plaza Maimónides lies a piece of the history of Córdoba and bullfighting. The Bullfighting Museum began its history in 1983, when it was installed in a palace house in the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba. Its Mudejar architecture, location, and function make it one of the most popular buildings in Córdoba.
It makes use of every possible means to convey bullfighting history to everyone in a simple and clear way. From sculptures to paintings, through engravings, photographs, or bullfighting costumes, among other objects.
In this 16th-century stately mansion, homage is paid to the so-called five caliphs of bullfighting: Lagartijo, Guerrita, Machaquito, Manolete, and Manuel Benítez, El Cordobés. After a thorough renovation of its facilities, the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum opened its doors on April 1, 2014, as we know it today.
Exhibition of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
These are the exhibitions and displays that the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum offers; move freely with us through its halls.
“Córdoba, a city with a bullfighting aroma” is the starting point, where we are informed of all the bullfighting places of interest in Córdoba, such as monuments, shops, or the bullring in Córdoba.
“The bull, bullfighting, and bullfighting culture”, full of images and a strong audiovisual component, serves as a prelude to everything we will see next throughout the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum.
On the first floor, we find “The bull’s landscape”, where a projection takes us to a pasture, as well as learning about the objects and techniques of this type of livestock. The next room is one of the most famous and visited: “Five caliphs, five universes”, where the lives of the five greatest bullfighters connected in one way or another to the city of Córdoba are reviewed.
The next room of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum is a tribute to the eternal love affair between the city of Córdoba and the world of the bull: “A long history: Córdoba and bullfighting”.
Back on the ground floor, “Bullfighting culture: artistic inspiration” immerses us in the world of the bull through art, in many of its expressions; from paintings to goldsmithing, sculptures, or ceramics. The Córdoba Bullfighting Museum also has a temporary exhibition hall. We recommend checking their website for all the necessary information.
Our last stops in the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum are the media library and the newspaper archive. These rooms are reserved for those dedicated to research and the study of bullfighting.
Opening hours and prices of the Bullfighting Museum
Next, we will see the current opening hours and prices of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum.
Opening hours of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
The opening hours of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum are divided into two parts: winter and summer.
- The first runs from September 16 to June 15, with the following opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sundays and public holidays: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- On December 24 and 31: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
The second part of the year, summer hours, runs from June 16 to September 15. During these dates, the opening hours are as follows:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Prices of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
The general admission price to the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum is €4.91. However, there are some groups that receive significant discounts.
Reduced admission is available to members of large families, those with a Spanish or international ISIC student card under 26 years old, ICOM members, members of the National Association of Librarians, Archivists, and Museologists, members of the Professional Association of Museologists, seniors over 65 years old, and members of the Spanish Association of Museologists. The price in this case is €2.66.
The last option is free admission. This applies to residents of the municipality of Córdoba (proof required), minors under 17 years old, people with disabilities of 33% or more and one companion if essential, unemployed people, teachers, and official European guides.
How to get to the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
Here is a brief explanation of how to get to the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum regardless of your chosen means of transport.
By bus
Upon leaving Málaga Airport, you will have a direct connection to the Málaga Bus Station, from where a direct non-stop bus departs to the center of Córdoba.
Line A will take us to Málaga Bus Station, and from there, the non-stop bus to Córdoba will drop us in the city center, just steps away from places as interesting as the Roman Bridge of Córdoba.
By car
We leave Málaga Airport heading towards the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum. In reality, we head towards the center of Córdoba, taking exit 40 from the A-4. Follow the signs for Córdoba/Granada/Seville, take exit 988, and look for the AP-46.
Twenty kilometers later, the A-45 will take us through the longest stretch of our journey, over 100 kilometers, with good traffic flow and road conditions. This will lead us to exit 0, where we join the E-5/A-4, the main road to reach the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum, following the signs for Córdoba city center/Madrid.
Map of the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum
So you don’t miss any details on your way to the Córdoba Bullfighting Museum or once you are in the city center, here is a map with the most important places and signs.
