The Mesquita

Cordoba

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July 20th 2012
Arrived in Cordoba for a couple of days en route to Granada. Have to admit I only visited the Mezquita and the old town not much else - I'm sure there's much more to see! Was very impressed by the Mezquita, well worth the trip. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia

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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