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CORDOBA | MEZQUITA CATEDRAL DE CORDOBA |
Saturday, February 2, 2008
As CORDOBA was still on my list of Spanish cities to visit, Carmen (Carmela71) and Stace (Beach_dog) offered to take us there. It is about a two hour drive from Torremolinos and Malaga, up through scenic mountains and acres of olive trees.
Located in Andalucia, southern Spain, Cordoba is the capital of the Province of Cordoba. On the Guadalquivir River, this historic city was founded in ancient Roman times. During the Arab domination ( 711 to 1263 ) Cordoba was the artistic and cultural center of the "Al-Andalus" Empire and was the thriving capital of the Western Caliphate that governed almost all of the Iberian Peninsula. The Islamic, Jewish and Catholic civilizations left their influences in this Andalucian city.
The Old Town has many impressive architectural reminders of these times and as you take a stroll through the historic quarters of Cordoba, you discover a beautiful network of small streets, squares and whitewashed houses with their colourful courtyards, all arranged around the Mezquita and El Alcazar.
So come along with me and Hansi, as we explore this wonderful city of Cordoba |
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BruceDunning Thu Aug 6, 2009 00:36 UTC
The history and culture you captured well. Great pictures and comments with detail to make it meaningful. Thank you for the tour. | Pinat Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:21 UTC
Hi Lori! Spain is one of my dream destinations in the world and Cordoba is one of my dream destinations in Spain. Your tips justify why it is a dream. Many warm greetings from Ankara, Pinar | jumpingnorman Thu Apr 23, 2009 06:28 UTC
The Salmorejo looks very good...very nice pages and yes, we are having a great time here in New Mexico right now...just went swimming, Norman :) | junecorlett Mon Apr 20, 2009 16:49 UTC
What a wonderful all-round experience you had. |
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