Metal door leading to La Mezquita, Cordoba, Andalucia, Southern Spain.
Situated along the Guadalquivir river, Cordoba is another of the southern cities with its typical Andalusian atmosphere. Cordoba is clearly divided in two by an - interrupted - Arabian wall. At one side the straight and wide avenues of the 20th Century, at the other side the labyrinth of winding narrow alleys, a lot of them dead ends. The most spectacular way to enter Cordoba is crossing the ancient bridge over the Guadalquivir, entering the old city through the Puerta de Almodovar. Most spectacular is the mosque, the Mezquita de Cordoba. The Mezquita de Cordoba. The building started in 785 and took two centuries to complete to its present size of 174 x 137 meters, making it the second biggest and second in importance after the Mecca mosque. What makes the Mezquita so special is that in the very mosque a Christian cathedral is constructed. Many of houses have their typical Andalusian patio full of flowers. In May during the fiestas the home owners open their patios, so you can admire them. It is also said that Cordoba has the most beautiful women of Spain.
Size: 3428px × 5299px
Location: Cordoba, Andalucia, Southern Spain
Photo credit: © mark saunders / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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