Alcazar gardens

Alcazar, and the Jewish Quarter

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September 22nd 2009
Alcazar & Jewish Quarter walkabout Today I walked to Alcazar, which was originally built by the Visgoths, and rebuilt several times over history. It stands on the beach of what once was a major trading river. The river is merely a trickle now, and the ancient castle is crumbling, but the gardens are gorgeous. The jasmine, roses, hibiscus, and blue morning glory were in bloom, and the da ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Córdoba

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more