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Visigothic mosaic from the original church built at this site - significant because it proves that a church was originally on this site. There are those that want to see La Mezquita converted back to a mosque, because they feel the cathedral built in the centre violated the original mosque. This is supposedly proof that La Mezquita was originally a church.

Grey Matter Explosion

January 2nd 2010
Geo: 37.8864, -4.77683Off to the bus station, a little over a 30 minute walk from the hostel - this could have either been done by local bus, or via a 15 minute walk followed by a 7 minute tram ride, but it's always good to walk before or after a bus ride to keep your legs feeling good. The walk also gave us the chance to pick up some breakfast before departing, and was also one last chance ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia

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

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