Ciudad Jardín — literally 'Garden City' — was planned in the 19th century with broad tree-lined avenues and houses set back from the street. It runs largely on local life: university students, families, and working residents. 10 minutes on foot from the historic centre, the tourist infrastructure thins out fast once you cross into it.
Parks and Roman ruins
Parque Juan Carlos I contains partial ruins of a Roman amphitheatre. Parque de la Asomadilla, the largest urban park in Córdoba, is within easy walking distance. The Córdoba Zoo and the Children's City make the area practical for families with young children.
Nightlife and gastronomy
In the evenings, Avenida del Gran Capitán fills with bar terraces. Mercado Victoria, at the edge of the neighbourhood, is a 19th-century pavilion converted into a food hall with around twenty stalls — a good option for a relaxed dinner or drinks before a night out.
Staying in Ciudad Jardín
For visitors who want somewhere less central, Ciudad Jardín works well as a base. Quieter than the Judería at night, still close to the monuments, and with the genuine neighbourhood rhythm that the historic core can't offer. The walk into the old town is quick enough that proximity rarely becomes an issue.
