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 toЧитать далее
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 newЧитать далее
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.
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 streetsЧитать далее
Tony HammondI have to give you your Jew - a very interesting set of photos and history....
Puerta de Almodovar
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Gate leading into the Juderia.
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.
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 pleasantЧитать далее
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
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!
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!
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 butЧитать далее
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 roomsЧитать далее
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,Читать далее
Tony HammondLuke may have lost his head but these two by leaving Spain obviously lost their way!
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 areЧитать далее
Andalucian Idols
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A mosque with representations of people.
The good oil
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Where would Andalucia be without oil
The painting is by Antonio Palomino.
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....
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 RealЧитать далее
A good fit
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The imposition of a church was more of a blending than a crash.
Crash of civilisations
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Following the Christian conquest of Córdoba in 1236, the Mezquita was used as a cathedral but remained largely unaltered for nearly three centuries. But in the 16th century King Carlos I gaveЧитать далее
Tony HammondInteresting mix of different architectural styles that leaves you wanting moor.....
Killick woz ere
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One's breast swells with pride to find one's ancestors mark on a World Heritage building.
Interestingly he must have worked alongside artisans from all backgrounds, for example a Jewish stonemason wasЧитать далее
Surface to requirements
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The Mezquita’s Interior
The Mezquita’s architectural uniqueness and importance lies in the fact that it was a revolutionary structure. Earlier Islamic buildings such as the Dome of the Rock inЧитать далее
A question of facing
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The Mihrab & Maksura
The Mihrab traditionally has two functions in Islamic worship, first it indicates the direction of Mecca (therefore prayer) and it amplifies the words of the Imam, the prayerЧитать далее
Arch triumph
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Jan Morris described it as "so near the desert in its tentlike forest of supporting pillars." The architect introduced another, horseshoe-shaped arch above the lower pillars. A second and purelyЧитать далее
A Columny
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In order to cover 14,400 sq metres of floor space, the builders borrowed the double arches from Roman aquaducts to create a lightweight and airy structure.
A flat roof, decorated with gold andЧитать далее
Tony HammondWheely interesting....