Córdoba, Spain


Ah, Córdoba… Where three different religions come together in most astounding ways. Home of one so many beautiful Moorish monuments! But lets start with something even older. The old Roman bridge, known as Puente Romano is one of the oldest and best preserved bridges from Roman times.

El Puente Romano.

It was built originally built in the early 1st century BC across the Guadalquivir river, though it has been reconstructed at various times since. For a long time, it was the only bridge across the river.

View on La Mezquita.

La Juderia

The Jewish quarter is hard to ignore. Imagine a maze of streets in which you can loose yourself. Not too worry though as it is not too big.

Plaza del Potro.
Calle Judios.
Patio Andaluz.
La Juderia at night.
Puerta del Puente.

Flora

The people of Córdoba have a long lasting relationship with plants. Can you imagine that this city gives out an annual price for the best maintained patio?/

First price winning patio in Córdoba.
Abuelo y Niño‘. Sculpture by José Manuel Belmonte of an old man and a kid watering plants.
First price winning patio in Córdoba.
La Regadora’. Sculpture of a young female care taker.

A bike tour through the city.

The best way to explore a city is by bike. Even more when accompanied by someone who knows the city through and through.

Calle Alfaros.
Calle Juan Rufo.
Stairs that form C. Cta. del Bailío.
Royal Church of Santa Marina de Aguas Santas.
Stairs of the Royal Church of Santa Marina de Aguas Santas.
Real Parroquia de San Lorenzo Mártir de Cordoba.
Strolling through Puerta del Rincon.
Rectorado de la Universidad de Córdoba.

Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs

One of the many gates in the area.

Highly recommended to visit (at least) two times. The first time you go with a tour guide. The next day you go by yourself and let it all soak in.

No one notices the beautiful ceilings.
Wall detaIL
One of the many ponds in the gardens.
Gates at Patio Morisco.
Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs.
Empty fountain at the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs.
Pools at the Avenue of Kings.
Outside the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs.
At night.

La Mezquita

The foundations of a Roman temple were used to build the Visigothic church of Vicent de Zaragoza. This beautiful mosq-cathedral, also known as La Mezquita, was built on this site, on the orders of Abd al-Rahman I, founder of the Islamic Emirate of Córdoba.

Inside.
No one pays attention to the ceilings.
Window detail.

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