Fernand in Reconquista Cathedral in inside
Capital of Spain is Madrid now... but I supprised, Cordoba was most prosper city in
Europe at 10 Century...Population of Cordoba is 320,000 now ( third in Spain ) ...but
it seems 420,000 at that time and how was other city ....Pari was only 20,000 and
Rondon was 25,000 in same time..
Mezquita is world historical heritage and started build up for mosk of Islum since 785
to 987..but war of Reconquista by Fernando-3 ( King of Castilla ) changed this mosk to
Catholic church at 1492...people against to collaps this mosk because, scale is very learge
( 40,000 people can gather into building ) and have comfortable patio...so It decided keep
and build up new Catholic cathedral in center of patio..this Mezquita is third scale of church
in the world now, and mix civilization of Islam and Christ.. land scape include town didn't
change around 1000 years..streets are lined with beautiful white wall house that decorate by
flower basket from window... ( from TV program ...)
outward appearance of Mezquita
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beautiful. I'm reading a book now that is a story about cathedrals and monks and royalty called Pillars of the Earth by Ken Folliet. Fiction but neat to read it's a thick book but very easy.
I've always wanted to visit Spain. Maybe someday....
I love architecture.
Do you believe people have the right to have guns?
When I was touring Europe, I really enjoyed the elaborate architecture of the old cathedrals. It is difficult to imagine the time, energy and money that went into these great structures.
Thanks for sharing,
Steve
ryc, I love the movie 'Vertigo.' I have it on DVD. I like to see what San Francisco looked like in 1958 when the movie was filmed.
Hi Naomi... how you been doing... I've been watching a DVD package about other countries, but unfortunately, I don't believe it includes Spain nor Cordoba. It's amazing that Europe is full of history in regards to religion.
Anyway, the photo you saw on my site of a little boy is not my son, but my grandson. Time flies it's true.
Have a great week Naomi.
I am enchanted by the history of things. Rome, it is true, has built many a monument and tale over the ruins of other stories.
Wonderful entry this day~
Blessings~
ryc, I'll never like anywhere as much as California and San Francisco in particular.
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