"CORDOBA ...had light" Córdoba by pepples46

Córdoba Travel Guide: 989 reviews and 1,931 photos

More then 2000 years are contained in Cordoba's History.Romans, Muslims, Jews and later Christians made the City a colourful Jewel in the western Hemisphere.
Founded by the Romans, Cordoba had strategic importance at the River Guedalquivir. But 711 it fell to the Muslims and Cordoba became the Capital of El Andalus and center of moorish Art, Architecture, Philosophy and Poetry as well as a flourishing Horti and Agriculture Center.The Muslims adapted irrigation and the rich soil produced fine Fruit and Vege's...and Cordoba lit up when dark.. while Paris was still a dark place.
For me, the most astonishing Achivment..those cultures lived in relativ Harmony together, something we all should strife for..what was possible in those day's should be good enough these day's.

La Mezquita

La Mezquita, witness of moorish architecture and culture...with an extension of over 23000sqm the most beautiful and original building in all of Spain...of course I do speak for myself!

Moorish Centers in El Andaluz from around 700

Pros and Cons

Pros:History has a big Influenze on our present and future
In a nutshell:the City thaught me a thing or two

Intro Updated Jul 19, 2005
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Reviews (17)

La Mezquita Things to Do (5)

the Mezquita, morish Mosque, which had been degraded after the City fell back on Spain..sadly enough, this Masterpiece... more travel advice

the very impressive..Plaza Corredera - Córdoba

have a seat at the many Cafes Things to Do (5)

and watch the world go by.. food and drink is great in Cordoba...but make sure you protect yourself from the Sun,it can... more travel advice

Cordobas Patios Favorites (4)

of course well garded, all the tourist would just move in and would be all over private property.....but Cordobas people... more travel advice

the City Center Favorites (4)

wonderfully preserved and restored!! ideal places to have your lunch or dinner, watching people, relaxing everything is... more travel advice

Comments (57)

ukirsari Nov 8, 2006 at 6:45 PM Report Abuse

you're most welcome my queen :) i like those roses too .... very fresh fragrance!
TheWanderingCamel Oct 9, 2006 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

No time for Cordoba last time we were in Spain - the Grand Mosque is on my wish list so must make the journey one day. Inspiration here. leyle
Sininen Jun 29, 2006 at 1:34 AM Report Abuse

Great page on Cordoba! I especially liked the off the beaten path tips. Cordoba is my favourite city in Andalucia.
Kuznetsov_Sergey May 20, 2006 at 12:01 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Waltraud! Glad to have an opportunity to look at your pics and read your tips. They are great! I liked Cordoba very much this april - it is unforgetable!
robertgaz May 14, 2006 at 11:15 PM Report Abuse

Lovely architecture W... shame about the Western additions.
Nemorino May 8, 2006 at 2:54 PM Report Abuse

Fine photos! Somehow I missed Córdoba on my big bicycle tour around Spain, must remedy that sometime.
aka123 Mar 17, 2006 at 5:47 PM Report Abuse

lot of history about Cordoba, excellently narrated with great pics too
barryg23 Mar 10, 2006 at 2:23 PM Report Abuse

lovely page on Cordoba, I can't wait to see the Mezquita and everything else!
LOHRER Dec 6, 2005 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

fantastic City, if all goes well I'll be there next autum. excellent page pepps, wonderful tips and fine pics.
Hopkid Aug 31, 2005 at 7:36 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your comment on my Cordoba page. Boy was it hot the day we were there..42C! ~ Andy