More of Cordoba, Spain - Happy New Year!

Cordoba, Spain was a vastly important Roman city and lies in the Southern region of Andalusia.  Cordoba was a major Islamic centre in the Middle Ages and is home to exquisite architecture such as the La Mesquite Mosque; 784AD.  This magnificent mosque became a Catholic Church in 1236.
(NOTE:  Stevie Wonder is singing in the background - 'I just called to say I love you!' - This is what I sing to my daughter when forced to leave messages! Ha!  See?  Music distracts me.)
Experience the Calahorra Tower, a Medieval Gate Tower and photos of the La Mesquita Mosque.  Motorhome park located 4 - 5 minutes from this colourful, historic old town.  ENJOY.
APOLOGIES! Tinto has appeared in Reception (only space w/Wi-Fi) and announced 'Time to hit the road, Blanco.'  Pics need rotating and I want to add some captions...Gheeeeez...  :'(
Stunning steps!
Sweet sidewalks...
ART in tiles...in the roads!  Astonishing!





The most divine town centre sculpture we have seen thus far. 

Fabulous Roman bridge - more later.
My ride of choice, too!
Busy, warm town centre.
Ancient Roman ruins unearthed in Cordoba.
See the roof tiles?
Warm, attractive colours and more murals.  I fell in love with these 2 buildings.

Tinto checking out the architecture.

More of town centre...
Exquisite exterior walls of Mosque...
Look at the textures and lovely colours.
Pic does not do justice;  gold door is absolutely brilliant and bright.
Souvenir shop...they plead for you to come in.  I take photos instead!
Door.  Door.  Door.  We are pleased.
Mosque surrounds this centre.
Centuries old.  Ancient buildings so much more beautiful than new (to me).
Second tier = 12 bells.  First tier = 4 bells.  We did not experience the sound???
Detail.  Always.
I can only imagine how long it took to carve this...
Ancient fountain...
Tinto holding up a Roman column!
Cordoba - excellent.  Tomorrow we cross the bridge.

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