Córdoba 2 - Mosque/Cathedral

Had a tour lined up for this morning to get oriented in Córdoba. First stop was the Mosque/Cathedral. What a mind blower! It is so unique and beautiful. There was a Christian church on the site originally. The Arab people took over most of Spain in the mid 700’s, and built this huge mosque. It was expanded a couple of times before the Christian people took control of Spain in the 13th century. Fortunately, they resisted the temptation to tear this beautiful building down and build a traditional cathedral. It has been modified to reflect a more Middle Ages gothic/renaissance chic, but the heart of the original building is still intact. It is massive!

Also went to the Alcazar, or fortress. It’s still called by the Arab name, even though the only parts that haven’t been completely rebuilt are the gardens.

Spent most of the rest of the day walking around through the narrow streets of the old city.Read more