KJ On The Roman Bridge

Cordoba, Spain

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September 16th 2016
Cordoba lays about a 45-minute train ride east of Seville. Cordoba was once the center of Muslim power in Andalusia until it was eclipsed by Granada. I knew of these cities by word of mouth but I wouldn't have been able to point to them on a map with ease. Having now visited a few I can tell you that each has its own flavor. While Granada is more intimate, having been made over when Ferdinand a ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Córdoba » A Mezquita

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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