Cordoba Andalucia SPAIN
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Cordoba
Cordoba is a very lively town and certainly one of the most attractive destinations in southern Spain.
The heart of Cordoba is the old Jewish quarter which is situated to the west of the Mezquita - Cordorba's great mosque which dates back 12 centuries. The Mezquita, now a museum and major tourist attraction, was started by the Muslims over 1200 years ago and converted into a Cathedral in the 14th century.
Cordoba certainly gives the impression that little has changed for centuries when it was one of the greatest cities in the World. It lies on a sharp bend in the Rio Guadalquivir which is spanned by a Roman bridge linking the 14th century Torre de la Calahorra and the old town. Other treasures include the Alcazar, or Fortress, built by the Christians in 1328 and the Calahorra Fort which guards the Roman Bridge, on the far side of the river from the Mezquita.
If you are fortunate enough to be visiting in early May, you can experience the pleasure of the city's "most beautiful courtyard" contest when homeowners proudly festoon their patios with flowers.
