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Capturing Cordoba

An April 2001 trip to Cordoba by Tolik

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Quote: Cordoba, one of Spain's three big Moorish cities, lies at the foot of the Sierra de Cordoba, in a plain which slopes gently down to the Rio Guadalquivir. Small squares, narrow streets and two- storeys houses with beauitiful patios give the town a special Moorish atmosphere.
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Capturing Cordoba Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Cordoba Photo - Cordoba, Spain
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It is still a kind of western European Mecca, with the famous Mezquita (now with the Cathedral in the middle of it), which in spite of later alterations ranks as one of the two most splendid examples of Islamic art and architecture in Europe (second is the Alhambra in Granada).

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The City was included in the World Heritage List in 1984.

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We visited this wonderful city during our vacation on Costa del Sol with Sitio de Calahonda as our base for exploration. Many resorts here offer day trips to these wonderful places.

Barratt Leila Playa Club Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

Barratt Leila Playa Club Photo - Barratt Leila Playa Club, Cordoba, Spain
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Best Things Nearby:Leila Playa Club, RCI Gold Crown Resort, is a wonderful place to spend a vacation and explore amazing Costa del Sol. It is located between Marbella and Fuengirola on the sunny Mediterranean Sea. Leila Playa is a secluded, friendly beachside resort with an avenue of palm trees which winds lazily down to the sea. Best Things About the Resort:This lovely beachfront resort offers perfect comfort for everyone, especially sun lovers. As a matter of fact, our friends stayed at Leila Playa Club. Our family vacationed at Club Marbella a mile up hill visiting our friends at Leila Playa almost every day; therefore we have really good impression about this resort. Our f...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Barratt Leila Playa Club
Urbanizacion Sitio de Calahonda
Cordoba, Spain
34 952930069

Mezquita of Cordoba - Mosque Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Mezquita (The Mosque)"

Cordoba Photo - Mezquita of Cordoba - Mosque, Cordoba, Spain
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One of the most dazzling parts of the Mosque is the Mihrab, the holy sanctuary where the Koran scriptures uset to keep. A scallop-shell dome covers this sanctum, which is richly decorated with mosaics. Koranic scriptures border the Mihrab and carved stucco adorns the upper walls.

The architectural style evolved during it`s construction, reaching the greatest splendor during the caliphate of al-Haken. Do not miss great skylighted domes for extra interior light and ingenious engineering system which consists of clustered pillars bearing intersecting lobed arches to support the domes.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Mezquita of Cordoba - Mosque
Calle Torrijos
Cordoba, Spain

Mezquita of Cordoba - Mosque Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Cathedral"

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This is Cordoba`s outstanding monument, formerly the principal mosque of Western Islam (and still known as Mesquita), third largest mosque of the world and finest achievement of Moorish architecture in Spain. After return of Christians in 1236, the mosque was reconsecrated as a Christian church, but only in 1523 construction began on a Cathedral within its walls, requiring the removal some of the original columns. Nevetherless, this Gothic in design cathedral (with some late baroque features) is really nice. Here we have two quite different worlds under one harmonious roof. Especially noteworthy are the choir stalls, carved by the Andalucian sculptor Pedro Dukue Cornejo.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Mezquita of Cordoba - Mosque
Calle Torrijos
Cordoba, Spain

Alcazar de Los Reyes Cristianos - The Palace of The Christian Kings Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Alcazar."

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A few blocks down the river from Mezquita is the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, a palace built by the Christian kings in 1327 (but some parts of the massive walls and towers date from the moorish times). Around the Alcazar, within the walls, are gardens with pools and fountains. Ferdinando and Isabel bade Columbus farewell here. From 1490 to 1821 Alcazar served as a headquarters for the Inquisition.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Alcazar de Los Reyes Cristianos - The Palace of The Christian Kings
Downtown
Cordoba, Spain

Juderia - Jewish Quarter Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Juderia"

Cordoba Photo - Juderia - Jewish Quarter, Cordoba, Spain
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On the north side of the Camposanto lies the Juderia, the old Jewish quarter. On plaza de las Bulas you will find the Museo Taurino (bulfighting Museum). To the north of the museum is the Synagogue (1315), one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Spain and one of only three remaining in all of Spain (the other two are in Toledo).

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Juderia - Jewish Quarter
Downtown
Cordoba, Spain

Roman Bridge Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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From the Mezquita it is just a few steps to the river Rio Guadalquivir, crossed by the Roman Bridge. On the bridge is one of the many images of Cordoba`s patron, the Archangel Raphael with candles guttering at his feet.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 13, 2002

Roman Bridge
Old town
Cordoba, Spain

About the Writer

Tolik

Tolik
Tampa, Florida

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