Day 3 Spain, Cordoba and Seville

We visited 8th century Moorish settlement and The Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba. In the 13th century the great mosque was turned into a a cathedral.
The amazing thing is that changes were made but did not destroy the original start. When you first enter you enter into Muslim influence, vast area of worship was built in 786-788 which included 11 naves. The qibla wall is not facing Mecca instead faces south.
In 833 - 848 was enlarged with 8 south naves. In 926 - 966 twelve new south facing sections were created. Final enlargement in 991. In 1236 was consecrated as a Catholic Church.
The history of this building is breathtaking and you feel in awe and truly a wonderful experience to be standing in such a magnificent ancient building.
Pictures below of the Mihrab and the dome ceiling inside. Elaborate room to show the direction of prayer.
Pictures below also of the Catholic Cathedral .. remember this is all in one building. With a picture of the gardens outside.
The evening we went to a Flamingo Dance show with dinner. Excellent way to end the evening.Read more