This agreement, which concludes over 15 years of negotiations, establishes a concession for three 25-year periods, with the possibility of two additional extensions. The fee set for this operation amounts to 2.5 million euros, approximately 99,000 euros annually.

The significance of the Royal Stables, located next to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, extends beyond administrative matters. This heritage complex is a testament to Córdoba's evolution over more than five centuries, with roots dating back to the Caliphate era, when the area already housed important stables.

The origin of the Andalusian Horse, internationally known as the Pure Spanish Breed, is found in this enclave. In 1568, King Philip II ordered the construction of the Royal Stables with the purpose of breeding and improving the Spanish horse. For this, he allocated 8,000 ducats and entrusted the project's direction to Diego López de Haro y Guzmán.

The works, completed in 1578, utilized ashlar stones from the nearby Medina Azahara. Since then, the Royal Stables have consolidated their position as a leading equestrian center in the Spanish Empire, reflecting the power of the Hispanic monarchy.

Throughout its history, the building has overcome fires, such as the one in 1734, and armed conflicts, like the War of Independence in 1809. After passing through various hands, including the Ministry of Defense, the venue has maintained its equestrian vocation, hosting events such as the Morphological Horse Fair (CABALCOR) since 2003 and the show Pasión y duende del caballo andaluz since 2010.

The definitive transfer comes after years of negotiations between the Córdoba City Council and the Ministry of Defense, culminating in February 2021 with the initiation of the process to remove its military uses. As the poet Federico García Lorca once stated, «in Córdoba, even horses have their cathedral», a phrase that underscores the city's deep connection to its equestrian tradition.