Cordoba, once the most populous city in the western world, and the "light of the 3 cultures". Yes, for over 500 years the gentle folk here lived peacefully as Jews, Christians and Muslims in a homogeneous society- we could all learn a lot from their story. Eventually it ended in tears (and worse during the Inquisition), but the legacy lives on. The old Mosque (the Mezquite) still stands, albeit with a Christian cathedral in its centre. The Christian conquerors, not normally known for their tolerance, allowed the magnificent building to remain (albeit with some tasteful additions in the middle).
Today we wandered through this 1200 year-old marvel,
feeling a bit more positive about the world. The rest of the town is a mix of the 3 cultures, much of it hidden down impossibly narrow lanes and behind huge old wooden doors. The pictures show a little of this.
It's a great town, very safe and friendly, full of cultured and proud citizens!Here endeth the sermon for today.
PS very good brownlow result- sorry sutts and the tigers! Glad the selwood/ablett scenario didn't pan out. Get a bet on Parker in 2016!
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