Cordoba (Cordoue)
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Overview
Cordoba, once the capital of the Moorish Caliphate of Cordoba (929-1031) and one of the most splendid cities in medieval Europe, was a stop on the Bashkirtseff family's Spanish travels. The city's chief attraction was the Mezquita (Great Mosque), one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world, converted into a cathedral after the Christian Reconquista in 1236.
Historical Context
- The Mezquita: The Great Mosque-Cathedral, with its forest of double-arched columns
- Moorish heritage: Cordoba had been the cultural capital of Islamic Spain
- The Jewish Quarter: The old Juderia, with the medieval synagogue
- Roman bridge: The ancient Puente Romano over the Guadalquivir
- Cultural significance: In the 10th century, Cordoba had been the largest city in Western Europe
Significance for Marie
- Cultural education: The Mezquita was an essential sight for educated European travelers
- Artistic experience: The unique architecture provided aesthetic stimulation
- Part of Spanish circuit: Along with Seville and Granada, Cordoba completed the Andalusian tour
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