C/ Judíos, 6.
We leave a neighborhood full of tradition, the Alcázar Viejo, and head straight to the heart of the old Jewish Quarter of the city, to Calle Judíos, the nerve center of what we now know as the Judería.
We walk through the narrow and winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, pass by the monument to Maimonides, the Synagogue, the Casa de Sefarad… and finally arrive at Patio de la Calle Judíos, 6, where Basilia Bolaños, its kind owner, awaits us. Basilia tells us that the house is over three hundred years old, and that before it became a residence, it was a candle factory and later a hospital for Carmelite friars… it even had a water pipe from the town council, our hostess adds.
History and transformation of the patio
The current appearance of the patio is the result of many years of sacrifice by Basilia and her late husband Antonio. The couple, newly married, arrived at the house in the mid-60s and officially acquired the property in the 80s. It was then that they decided to renovate the house, adding modern elements, without losing traditional ones, such as the caliphal horseshoe arches.
Architectural elements and vegetation
One standout feature is the magnificent star-shaped fountain with five points, located in the center of the patio, topped with a cherub angel. The whitewashed walls are filled with dark red pots, in stark contrast, and an abundance of flowers: ivy-leaved pelargoniums, hydrangeas, geraniums, carnations, clivias, gardenias, azaleas, cast iron plants, hollyhocks… and even some peculiar cacti wrapping around the columns.
Traditional decoration
To complete the work, Basilia places decorative elements throughout the patio, many of them gifts, she tells us. An old coffee grinder like the ones you don’t see anymore, a sewing machine, candle holders, a traditional water jug, vintage braziers…
Visiting the Patios of Córdoba
If you would like to discover the Patios of Córdoba, do not hesitate to book one of our guided tours. We will pay special attention to the Patio de la Calle Judíos, 6. We are experts in the interpretation of Córdoba’s historical heritage. If you’ve chosen to do tourism in Córdoba, choose a quality option—choose ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The Patio de la Calle Judíos, 6 is a historic space located in the heart of the old Jewish Quarter of Córdoba, with over 300 years of history. Originally a candle factory and later a hospital for Carmelite friars, it is now a restored private house that preserves its traditional charm.
The patio features a five-point fountain topped with a cherubic angel, and its whitewashed walls are adorned with red flower pots and various plants, such as geraniums, hydrangeas, and cacti that line the columns, creating a colorful and floral atmosphere.
The patio is decorated with traditional objects, many of them gifts, such as an old coffee grinder, a sewing machine, candles, period braziers, and a water jug, which bring a touch of nostalgia and authenticity to the space.
The transformation of the patio was a long process carried out by Basilia Bolaños and her husband Antonio. Since acquiring the house in the 1980s, they decided to renovate it by integrating current elements without losing the historical essence, such as the caliphate horseshoe arches.
To visit the Patio de la Calle Judíos, 6 and other patios in Córdoba, specialized guided tours are available that offer an interpretation of the city's historical heritage, such as those from ArtenCórdoba, experts in the field.
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