After the Visigoths left, the Romans after them, Cordoba became part of the Arab Al-Andalus kingdom and dazzled with hundreds of baths, mosques, lush patios, burbling fountains and flowering gardens. Arab, Christian and Jewish scholars debated in peace and the pilgrims who could not afford Jerusalem or Mecca, came here.
This world of long ago still whispers of all these wonders, as an undertone to street music, cars, bars bursting with song, the yells of liberated children from school, and church bells, but is all hushed as you step into the shadowy Mezquita and leave modern Cordoba in the sunshine. We went early to avoid the crowds and it paid off! I got photographs with no people in them.
La Catedral is superimposed within the once airy mosque, and though the King later regretted the wanton destruction, the building was done with a flair.
The Juderia has exquisite courtyards you can peep into, narrow streets that wind and unravel like a loose thread, but has buildings too that stare at you with empty eyes and falling masonry. For us, it was a charming town we must come back to!
Food is a major interest here and visiting like we did in winter, there was always a table for us for a tapas or a tasty meal or breakfast of toast and fresh tomato with olive oil.
Puente Romano was the place to gather, strolling in the evening light listening to music or jogging with ear-phones. Space for all, thats the wonder of winter in Spain!
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This world of long ago still whispers of all these wonders, as an undertone to street music, cars, bars bursting with song, the yells of liberated children from school, and church bells, but is all hushed as you step into the shadowy Mezquita and leave modern Cordoba in the sunshine. We went early to avoid the crowds and it paid off! I got photographs with no people in them.
La Catedral is superimposed within the once airy mosque, and though the King later regretted the wanton destruction, the building was done with a flair.
The Juderia has exquisite courtyards you can peep into, narrow streets that wind and unravel like a loose thread, but has buildings too that stare at you with empty eyes and falling masonry. For us, it was a charming town we must come back to!
Food is a major interest here and visiting like we did in winter, there was always a table for us for a tapas or a tasty meal or breakfast of toast and fresh tomato with olive oil.
Puente Romano was the place to gather, strolling in the evening light listening to music or jogging with ear-phones. Space for all, thats the wonder of winter in Spain!
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