JOURNEY SPAIN TO MEZQUITA DE CORDOBA

3 Şubat 2010 Çarşamba

Journey Spain to Mezquita de Cordoba

This is my story and I wanted to share it all to those travelers. See not just an ordinary another man made attraction in the Spanish land but one of the most interesting. The first time I saw the picture above- my thought flew to the Middle East and was surprised to be told it is indeed located in Spain.

It is not comparable in size to Sagrada Familia in Barcelona travel but equally interesting and historical. It was less talked in the blogs of the many but is worthy of every single attention that writers gave to it.

The picture above is just a glance of a small part of the whole Mezquita de Cordoba located in Cordoba. In the Spain Map, Cordoba is located in the southern part of the country. Cordoba was the cultural and artistic center during the 10th century and was anticipated as the biggest city in the coming centuries if not of the world but in Western Europe.

Cordoba collects the mementos left by the Catholic, Islamic and Jewish civilizations. Mezquita de Cordoba is just one of them. It boasts the largest and biggest mosque around the globe. The construction of this mosque begun in 784.

You will enter the mosque in the Patio de Los Naranjos to a couryard with Olive Trees and Cypresses planted in 18th century, Palm Tress and Orange Tress which you can also see from this courtyard the tower which was built in the 16th century and finished in 17th century.

The splendor of the first section of the mosque took the builders seven years to finish yet the result was comparable to the magnificence of the construction during the Hellenic civilization.

The transept has a mixture of Flemish and Hispano styles. The processional entrance will also delight the lenses of your camera for it is full of colors, designs and curves. Purisima Concepcion is one of the extensions and the biggest at that. Take note of the seven naves which are also part of the expansion in the 19th century. While in the next century, rows were added a total of 12 rows which are the biggest around the world. Villaviciosa Dome, is another chapel to love in the mosque and of course the Mezquita de Cordoba.

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GETTING TO KNOW BETTER CORDOBA SPAIN

30 Ocak 2010 Cumartesi

Getting to know better Cordoba, Spain
Spain is a huge country known as the favorite destinations by the tourists. Millions have been allured by this captivating country because everywhere you look you would be amazed of what you see. One of the must see region of Spain is Cordoba. This is the best place to visit if you are curious about the history of Christianity and Islam collided in one place. Cordoba is appointed as an ancient city of Andalucia which is the country’s southernmost province. In the city of Cordoba began the settlers of Jews, Goths, Moors, Romans and Christians that makes the city into its own great image. Through them they remained amazing marks such like great culture, religion and astonishing architectural design.
And if you are a first time visitor of Cordoba here are some of the top attractions you should have to visit.

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Museo Arqueologico—located in Plaza Jeronimo Paez 7; the museum displays artifacts from the prehistoric and Roman period. Some of the artifacts include sculptures and mosaic, coins and the 4th and 8th century Muslim and visigothic remnants.
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The La Mezquita—this is one of the most amazing sightseeing to see in the city. The cathedral was appointed as the largest mosque all over the world. Because of its incredible and unique combination of Baroque, Renaissance, Islamic and Mudejar influences the mosque is truly has an astonishing image.
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The La Casa Andalusi—with the 2.50 euros admission fee, what you see inside is worthy. L Casa Andalusi is located at Judios 12, it is known as the living quarters of Al Andalus. The ivory colored patio in its pebbled mosaic floor is a must see, as well as the certain room to the Moorish culture. From here you can see some displays of Arabic coins, artworks, clothing and an early-day printing press which is known being used to print the Koran.
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La Alcazar de los Reyes Christianos—this is another example of the collision of Christian and Islam. The La Alcazar de los Reyes is a gothic citadel. It began on 1327 under Alfonso XI and eventually became the residence of the Catholic Monarch who was Isabel and Ferdinand. The history goes on until Christopher Columbus got interested to it and battled for it. Today, the citadel stands still as astonishing and incredible just like before that makes it one of the must see in the city.

If you want to know better Spain, start it with the city of Cordoba.

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