• London, Morocco and Spain
    Puerta de Almodovar, a Moorish gate to the old city
    Old city wallsAverroes, a Cordoban Arab writer and philosopherStatue of Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher, theologian and doctor from the 1100sCordoba Synagogue in the heart of the Jewish quarter, and 1 of 4 remaining old Spainish synagoguesView of the AlcazarThe tower from the old Alcazar (fort)Rescued Roman floor mosaics now on display in the alcazarA Roman burial tombGardens outside the AlcazarGardens outside the AlcazarWalking through the streets of the patios, previously quarters for the kings armyAn abandoned palace, now home to stray cats! An organisation looks after the cats and the house.The old Roman bridge. Not much left of the original as it has been upgraded over the yearsOn the Roman bridge, looking upstream.View from the Roman bridge over the Mezquita, with the cathedral portion prominentView from the far bank over the Roman bridge and Mezquita, with the cathedral portion promOne of our best tapa to date - pork cheeks

    Cruising the streets of Cordoba

    22 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Cordoba dates back to the Romans, it was the capital of southern Spain and Portugal. The history is layered with so many cultural influences, a fascinating little city. But it’s hot! Over 30deg today, and summer is not here yet. We had a walking tour through the Mezquita; to many houses with beautiful patios; to the old Alcazar with beautiful gardens, which was initially a Roman customs house on the old river bank, and then later a central location for the Spanish Inquisition hearings; explored the old Moorish city walls; visited an old synagogue; and the old Roman bridge. Tapas to end the day, obviously.Meer informatie

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