May 13. Walking to the Sevilla train station, we were surprised how quiet it was in the residential areas - surely some people have to work! It was a short train trip to Córdoba which used to be the Islamic capital of the Iberian peninsula and is a narrow streeted , white washed town. The primary attraction here is the Mezquita - or Mosque Cathedral. The great mosque was built 784 to 987 under Muslim rule and then in 1236 Córdoba was captured by the Christians and fortunately, instead of destroying the mosque, they added to it, creating the building that stands today. The huge main hall has over 850 double arched red and white columns that support the high roof - quite the sight. Further in, there are the “standard” features expected in a Christian
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