Statue of Maimonides

Jews, Muslims, Christians

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September 4th 2014
Home of Maimonides and his Muslim equivalent Averoës, seat of the Caliphate and a major triumph of the Reconquista, Cordoba is steeped in history for all three Abrahamic religions. We began our historical tour yesterday by exploring the Juderia, which includes the Plaza Juda Levi and Plaza Maimonides and the Casa Sfard, a Jewish Museum with a strong emphasis on Maimonides. One fascinating thing ... 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