Carpio, El

Carpio, El
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The village is situated in the east of the province, stretching from the foothills of the Sierra Morena to the River Guadalquivir, amidst a landscape of fertile olive groves, pasture land and herbaceous crops. The river banks are home to copses of great natural interest as they provide shelter for a number of aquatic birds.

The village, dominated by Garci-Mendez Tower -the remains of the old fortress-, stands atop a hill which affords a fine panoramic view. Its urban layout is reminiscent of the fortress towns, built around a castle. The present-day centre of the village is the Plaza de la Constitución square, which is home to Our Lady's Parish Church.

History

The first village to stand on this site was called "Alcocer" or "Alcazar", a reference to the existence of a fortress here in Roman times.
The name "El Carpio" means "the hill".
The village was reconquered by Ferdinand III in 1240 and part of its territory was divided up among those who helped to capture it, including Mendez de Sotomayor.
The old castle was under Cordoba"s jurisdiction until 1352; this date also marks the founding of El Carpio, since in that same year, the Mendez de Sotomayor family began to exercise lordly control over the AREA.

Eminent citizens
Garci Mendez de Sotomayor, founder.
Valeriano Orden Palomino, Head Priest of the Bishopric of Cordoba.
Carpio, El
Municipio
Carpio, El
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Teatro Municipal El Carpio

Teatro Municipal El Carpio

Parroquía de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Parroquía de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Palacio Ducal

Palacio Ducal

Monumento a la Inmaculada

Monumento a la Inmaculada

Torre Garci Méndez

Torre Garci Méndez

Presas de El Carpio

Presas de El Carpio

Ermita de San Pedro

Ermita de San Pedro

Carpio, El
Tourist area
Córdoba y la Zona del Guadalquivir
Distance to the capital (km)
30
Altitude above sea level (m)
183
Extension (Km 2 )
47
No. of Inhabitants
4394
Demonym
Carpeños
Postal Code
14620
Contact information
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