Category Archives: Cordoba

What happens when you take a major mosque and turn it into a cathedral? We saw the opposite happen in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia; in Cordoba, it was the Christians’ turn. Continue reading →

Of the old Jewish sections we wandered through, Cordoba’s was certainly the most attractive with its whitewashed buildings, blue trim and flowers. Continue reading →

Cordoba’s alcazar was important in the long-ago wars against the Moors, then later grew into a more sinister purpose when it was taken over by the Inquisition, and is now a beautiful tourist spot whose most enchanting feature is its extensive gardens. Continue reading →