| Page Views: 3,360 Last Visit to Córdoba: January, 2002 | Córdoba, la Sultana by andal13 - last update: Jul 5, 2003 |
Melting pot | A view of Córdoba from Torre de la Calahorra |
Several centuries before Christ, the area where Córdoba is situated, was well know by Phoenicians and Carthaginians. Romans settled there at 1st. century BC; at 5th century AD, Visigoths invaded the place, and after them, at 8th century, the Muslims settled there and took Córdoba as the capital. Fernando III el Santo (Ferdinand the Third, called the Saint), conquered Córdoba to Castilla at 13th century. All these people left their traces at this beautiful city, and gave it a special charm.
Córdoba has been the home town of several philosophers and poets.
Varios siglos antes de Cristo, la región donde Córdoba está situada era bien conocida para los fenicios y los cartagineses. Los romanos se establecieron allí en el siglo I AC; en el siglo V DC, los visgodos invadieron el lugar, y posteriormente, en el siglo VIII, los musulmanes se establecieron allí e hicieron de Córdoba su capital. Fernando III el Santo conquistó Córdoba para el reino de Castilla en el siglo XIII. Todos estos pueblos dejaron sus huellas en esta hermosa ciudad, y le dieron un encanto especial.
Córdoba ha sido la ciudad natal de diversos filósofos y poetas. |
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| In A Nutshell: | "Exquisit combination of Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian art" |
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Jim_Eliason Tue Dec 7, 2004 02:22 UTC
Great page, I must get back to Spain for more exploring! | GillianMcLaughlin Sun Aug 8, 2004 18:30 UTC
This is a great tribute to a truly wondrous town. I loved the jewish quarter too... really nice work here | jenniferchin Wed Mar 3, 2004 04:25 UTC
I felt so peaceful and calm when I was in Cordoba. So much history of war and peace here. Tolerance. We need that in today's chaotic world. Wonderful pages and fantastic pictures as always, Andrea :-) | MATIM Fri Jan 30, 2004 18:38 UTC
this brings back wonderful memories, thank you :-) |
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