The mosque

cordoba

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April 17th 2004
The narrow winding streets of Cordoba were days apart from fast-paced Madrid. Gypies and arabic music playing in the street..cordoba has a much older feel than Madrid. Cordoba´s mezquita is surely one of the most unique buildings in Europe.It´s a giant mozque with hundreds of mathematically placed double arches..then has a giant Baroque cathedral built inside. The cathedral itself is very be ... 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