You have decided to send your child on language study abroad program in Spain with LEC? With our organization, your lucky teenager might have the chance to visit Córdoba, the stunning capital of the province of the same name! What should you know about this city with so much to offer? Today, LEC Language Programs takes you to Andalusia…
Welcome to Córdoba!
Córdoba in Spanish, Qurtuba in Arabic: the many ways to refer to Córdoba reveal the incredible variety of influences that have shaped the city. With a population of over 320,000, the city saw its historic center join the Old Town of Santiago de Compostela and the Alhambra on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
A language study trip to discover Spain's rich culture
The most glorious period in Córdoba’s history began in the 8th century, when the city was conquered by the Moors. A plethora of mosques and palaces, each more magnificent than the last, sprang up in the heart of the city, even overshadowing the grand cities of Damascus and Constantinople of that era. It was not until five centuries later that the Great Mosque of Córdoba was converted into a cathedral.
Speaking Spanish on the Roman Bridge? It’s possible with a language study trip to Córdoba!
During his language study trip to Spain, your child may have the opportunity to visit a legendary city that was the birthplace of the Roman philosopher Seneca. And what could be better than speaking the language of Cervantes while exploring the Church of Santa Marina, wandering through the city’s archaeological ruins, or relaxing in the beautiful Gardens of Victory?