A good fit
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The imposition of a church was more of a blending than a crash.
Cathedral
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The Mosque was consecrated as a Christian Cathedral in the same year that Cordoba was re-conquered (1236). Alfonso X built the Villaviciosa Chapel with stunning multi lobed arches. The Capilla RealWeiterlesen
Cathedral bits
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You can see how the arabic arch frames the cathedral treasure room.
The stained glass can only be seen from inside the main nave of the cathedral.
Tony HammondThanks for keeping us in the frame about this fascinating period of religious architecture....
The good oil
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Where would Andalucia be without oil
The painting is by Antonio Palomino.
Andalucian Idols
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A mosque with representations of people.
Stall for time
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The fine mahogany stalls in the choir were carved by Pedro Duque Cornejo in the 18th C and depict scenes from the Bible.
The ceiling is pure baroque .
The two mahogany pulpits by Verdiquier areWeiterlesen
3 stooges
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In Roman times, Cordoba gave birth to Lucius Annaeus Seneca (a famous drama queen,) and his nephew Lucan, (a poet.)
Then in the XIIthC came two celebrated scholars, Abdul and Moses.
Moses ben Maimon,Weiterlesen
Tony HammondLuke may have lost his head but these two by leaving Spain obviously lost their way!
Casa Arabe
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The city restored this Arab house that had been four or five dwellings before a rich merchant bought it in the XVth C .
As usual, it is the two courtyards which appeal the most. Around them the roomsWeiterlesen
True Blue
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Just to prove I did visit Cordova here are the mandatory blue pot photos.
A young backpacker has been retained to water them: she seems to be bored rigid.
CALLEJON DE LAS FLORES
This small butWeiterlesen
Road trip
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A couple of alleys and courtyards for you. There are quite a few of them which is very nice to walk around but pretty monotonous to photograph!
Facade
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The houses are mostly double storied which preserves the human scale.
Wish our flats were as attractive as the block in the last photo!
City of Córdoba
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Yes, really but why it is parked there is anyone's guess.
The city fathers' version of the city
The market
Done up
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Casa Andalusi is a house in the Juseria restored to suggest a typical abode during the Caliphate.
- At the entrance sits a font for the ritual cleansing of hands before entering a home
- a pleasantWeiterlesen
Front Door
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Travellers would cross the river Guadalquivir by the Roman bridge and enter the city by this gate, Puerta del Puente, a relic of Roman Imperialism.
Puerta de Almodovar
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Gate leading into the Juderia.
Judería
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The judería (old Jewish quarter - not a ghetto,) is a reticule of narrow streets and small squares, whitewashed buildings and wrought-iron gates allowing glimpses of plant-filled patios. Many streetsWeiterlesen
Tony HammondI have to give you your Jew - a very interesting set of photos and history....
Puerta de la Luna
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After all the Game of Thrones sites found on my travels, I was really expecting something more spectacular of the Moon Gate.
Magical
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The elderly Arab lady who ran the restored Casa Mudehar, emboldened by my ability to understand her French, (for she was originally from Morocco I hazard,) persuaded me to buy a ticket for her newWeiterlesen
Wheel of fortune
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This old waterwheel, Noria de la Albolafia originating in the XIIth C, contrasts with the other three waterwheels powering mills downstream of the Roman bridge: for it was designed to lift water toWeiterlesen
Palacio de Viana
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Gate Courtyard
This is the entrance courtyard to the house of Torres Cabrera before being amalgamated into the new Palacio de Viana in the 19thC. The palace used to be called the "Rejas de Don Gome"Weiterlesen
The Prestige
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The XVI C Reception courtyard has the corner cut-off so that carriages may enter, (but barricaded for maintenance!)
The story goes that a fella named Ursus left his trousers here after a rendezvousWeiterlesen
C of Cats
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The oldest documented courtyard in Cordoba, it has been rented out from mediaevil times and belonged to the Puentezuela de Tres Canos houses. So why "cats" I cannot reveal.
Ivy leaf geranium andWeiterlesen
C of Orange Trees
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Used to be the entrance in the XVth C.
Full of Bitter Orange trees, Calla Lily and Chinese Wisteria.
C of Bars
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Look at me!
This garden of Bergamot Orange, Centauria and Cineraria was constructed in the XVII C so the peasants gazing awestruck through the "Mannerist" bars set in the exterior walls would beWeiterlesen
Madama C & C of Columns
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One courtyard of cypress trees, and the other was a space created last century to allow events to be held here.
Common myrtle.
Tony HammondA crash course in mixing different architectural styles?