Travel for Life

Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs (YouTube link ) Córdoba’s  Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos  ⭐– ‘Castle of the Christian Kings’– is often overlooked in favor of the city’s most famous architectural landmark, the  Mosque-Cathedral . Yet this elegant Mudéjar palace is one of Córdoba’s most intriguing and attractive monuments. In my opinion, if you cannot visit Granada’s great  Alhambra , you can simply visit the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs.   Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba  is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of  Moorish architecture .  And,  Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs  whose gardens are a scaled-down version of those you also see in Granada’s great  Alhambra  fortress. Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos As its name suggests, the construction of this royal palace was ordered by the Catholic King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1328 but – as is so often the case in And...

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral  ⭐⭐⭐—a stunning monument to the two religions and cultures that shaped Andalusia, Islam and Christianity—features a Renaissance church atop what was once the Islamic kingdom's most important mosque. This makes the building a must-see for anyone visiting  Córdoba . Video 1.  Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (YouTube  link ) Historic Centre of Cordoba ―a UNESCO World Heritage Site Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984, the Great Mosque of Cordoba saw its designation extended in 1994 to encompass part of the Historic Centre, including the Alcázar (fortress). The expansion further included areas south to the banks of the Guadalquivir River, incorporating the  Roman Bridge  and the Calahorra Tower . Photo Gallery I visited this beautiful Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba on December 29, 2019. It is one of the most photogenic sites I have ever visited in Spain. Re...