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Cordoba
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Spanish province of Cordoba in northern
part of Andalucia.
Cordoba and the surroundings of Cordoba owes its fertile land to the
Guadalquivir.
Due to the fact that Cordoba is surrounded by mountains, and due to that
there is no influence of the sea climate, the province of Cordoba
Spanish benefits from the Mediterranean climate. The average annual
temperature hovering around 19 degrees in Cordoba and in winter the
temperature rarely drops below 10 degrees while in summer the
temperature frequently rises to over 45 degrees in Cordoba. The city of
Cordoba lies historically at a crossroads and became a center for trade
and industry.
History of Cordoba
Cordoba was founded by the Carthaginians.
From 169 BC Cordoba enjoyed its heyday. The Romans founded a settlement
which thanks to the agriculture possibilities and the strategic position
quickly developed. In the year 716 Cordoba became the Moorish capital of
the Province El - Andalus and finally in the year 929 Cordoba became the
capital of the caliphate. Cordoba had over 250,000 inhabitants, and
contained a library with over 400,000 copies.
Economically Cordoba turned to agriculture and livestock, were surpluses
of olive and grapes get exported from Cordoba and Cordoba already used,
in the 10th century, the windmills. The craft industry in Cordoba was
based on manufacture of luxury items like jewelry and ivory and jade
changed. In the 9th century, the paper and glass industries are entered
by the secrecy of Cordoba and Cordoba kept this domination for
centuries.
After being conquered in 1236 by Ferdinand 3thrd the decay of Cordoba
began.
Sightseeing Cordoba
Most sights of Cordoba are located in the old Jewish quarter. In this
district, where it seems time has stood still for many years in Cordoba,
we see silversmiths at work. In lots of the streets in
the old town of Cordoba cars are not allowed and streets are covered
with cobblestones.
In this district in Cordoba the following attractions are worth a visit:
Museo Taurino.
In this museum, which is entirely devoted to
bullfighting, are posters, heads of bulls and other items displayed
which are
associated with the bull fighting. The various rooms in the museum are
devoted to the various (local) heroes like matador Manolete who was
killed in 1947 by the bull named Islero. This museum in Cordoba also
shows a replica of
the tomb of the matador Manolete.
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos.
This palace, built in 1328 in Cordoba by king Alfonso the 11th, was occupied by Ferdinand and
Isabella in their fight against the Moors. Later this palace in Cordoba
include a prison. Particularly beautiful are the gardens of the palace
in Cordoba. Water and fountains provide a peaceful atmosphere and
behind the walls are striking mosaics and a Roman sarcophagus. From the
battlements one has a magnificent view over the river and parts of the
city of Cordoba.
Sinagoga.
In Cordoba we find 1 of the 3 remaining synagogues in Spain.
The synagogue, which was built in 1315, is best known for his gallery with decorative stucco and Hebrew letters. The synagogue is
located in the Jewish Quarter in Cordoba Juderia. The
neighborhood
contains a
veritable maze of small narrow streets and whitewashed houses with
patios and magnificent, has hardly changed over the centuries it seems.
Museo Julio Romero de Torres.
This museum is dedicated to one of
Cordoba's most famous painters with a penchant for nude
portraits.
Plaza de la corredera.
This square in Cordoba, with arcades all around,
is a daily market. The many cafes and bars around the square create
an old-fashioned atmosphere.
Palacio de Viana.
In this house in Cordoba, which dates from the 17th
century, everything is still in the state of that time. 14 beautiful patios
and gardens make this a wonderful palacio and a visit worth in
Cordoba.
Puente Romano.
This arch bridge in Cordoba was originally built by the
Romans, the Moors rebuilt this bridge later on the original foundations of the bridget.
The Mezquita.
Perhaps the most important and most famous building is the
great mosque in Cordoba, the Mezquita. Abd Al-Rahman the 1st started in
the 780 with the construction of the Mezquita in Cordoba and the
building was finally completed by Almanzor. The Mezquita has developed over
the centuries and therefore exhibits a mixture of various styles. For
the construction of the Mezquita in Cordoba over
850 columns have been used, serving to support the roof, made of granite, marble and
jasper. These columns came from former Roman, Christian and western paleo
Gothic buildings.
