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Newest Review: ... review focusing only on the Mezquita). The Christians reconquered Cordoba in 1236 and the mosque was consecrated to become the cathedral of Cordoba. Over the years chapels have been built around the nave and the result is a mini museum showcasing the changing style of ecclesiastic design and symbolism. THE ALCAZAR DE LOS REYES CRISTIANOS (Palace of the Christian Kings) The Alcazar was built in 1328 and its keys features of interest are the remains of the Arabian baths and a series of Roman mosaics. The Alcazar was used as the Royal Place until Granada came into use and was also the site for the first permanent tribunal of the Spanish Inq... more

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Cordoba - a very Moorish city (1354 words)
by - written on 03/01/07 (Very useful, 173 readings)
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Cordoba is a city I felt I knew even before I'd been; that's probably because it is home to some well-known historical sites and is a city that has made a big contribution to Spanish culture, most notably through the art of flamenco dancing and music. It is a city with a reputation of hot days and hot nights and there is nowhere that better encapsulates the many cultures that have contributes to the melting pot that is Andalusia. When thinking about cross cultural relations today, particularly in Europe, one should perhaps point out that Jews, Muslims and Christians lived in (relative) harmony for several centuries in Cordoba; the city in general and some of ... Read the complete review