The document summarizes information about the city of Córdoba, Spain. It was founded during ancient Roman times and was the capital of Hispania and Andalusia at different points in history. Some of the most famous landmarks in Córdoba include the Mosque-Cathedral, which mixes Umayyad, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles, and the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos palace from the 13th century. The Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter also provides an example of well-preserved medieval Spanish architecture before the expulsion of Jews in 1492.