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Cordoba historical landmarks
V. HISTORICAL LANDMARKS I. Introduction II. History III. General Information IV. Córdoba’s Tourist Attractions V. Historical Landmarks VI. Gastronomy VII. Celebrated Holidays/Festivities Feast your eyes to the astonishing landscapes, picturesque villages, significant monuments, and remains with historical value which surounds the city of Córdoba. A. The Ruins of Medina-Azahara During 936, Medina-Azahara was built due to the decision of a caliph named Abdul Rahman. He believed and decided that it is necessary for him to have a new residential town, therefore, he built Medina-Azahara with the help of 10,000 workers within 25 years. Throughout the course of that particular time, Medina-Azahara was the biggest town in all the region. Further, all of the 4,300 columns which were used for Medina-Azahara came from the older buildings in the Mediterranean area. Alcazar Califal, a palace located on top of a hill, also located below the administrative district with gardens as well as parks, while the town itself can be found in the flat land. Palaces with exceptional beauty, and picturesque view, both “Throne Hall” and “Golden Salon” have arcs of ebony and ivory, along with marble ornaments, gold and precious stones. Located at the center, was a mercury-filled basin, which in effect, reflects the rays of sunlight. However, this massive exertion did not last for quite a long time. Unfortunately, it was conquered then destroyed by the Bereberes, which made the Medina-Azahara last for merely 74 years. Nearly all of the artworks were stolen, however, lots of them were subsequently combined in countless of locations in the city of Córdoba. Medina-Azahara was never forgotten despite of it being destroyed, however, during the year of 1910, archeologists started to excavate Medina-Azahara. B. La Sierra Norte In the northern part of Córdoba, a particular mountain range offer tourists picturesque attractions, aside from the usual deliciously divine landscapes and the fascinating monuments. The 12th century Santa Maria de la Mota church, with remains of Roman and Visgothic epochs along with the 15th century San Bartolomé church is locaed at Montoro. However, located in Almodovar is a castle with a really magnificent style, referred to as Mudejar. C. Los Valles Del Sur Located in the Southern part of Córdoba, are two villages named Montilla and Moriles, both with significant viniculture, as well as the historical Baena, which is famous in Spain for their extravagant Easter-week celebrations. A 14th century castle, located in Espejo, A village in an extremely quintessential Andalusian style, known as Cabra, and finally, Priego, with various extraordinary baroque buildings.  Map of spain - Weather in spain - Pictures of spain Site Map - Spain travel - hoteles de playa - alfileres de novia almeria spain - alicante spain - barcelona spain - valencia spain - granada spain - cadiz spain cordoba spain - galicia spain - madrid spain - malaga spain - murcia spain - seville spain - toledo spain salones de boda - viajes de novios - wedding bouquets zapatos de mujer - recuerdos de comunion - recuerdos de bautizos - spanish wine soluciones inmobiliaras - abogados en malaga |
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