When we were in Seville, Spain, we visited The Great Mosque in Córdoba. The former Islamic Mosque structure was built by the Umayyad ruler ʿAbd ar-Raḥmān in 784–786. In the 13th century, it was converted into a Christian Cathedral. Its Moorish character was altered in the 16th century, with the interior of a central High Altar and Cruciform Choir. The designs of the Dome of The Mihrah, and the Hypostyle Hall are incredible.
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Hi Miriam . Lovely photos.
I have been to the Mezquita in Córdoba several times and am always mesmerised by the beauty of the architecture. Thank you for reminding me of those visits!
Regards. Marie.
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Hi Marie, yes, it has a fascinating history and the change of architecture to go with it. I got lost from my tour at one point because I was looking up to take photos. Good thing that my husband is tall, I can always catch his sight!! Thank you for your comment!!
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I can just imagine you getting lost because you were so busy taking photos!
Funny !
Regards.
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I got lost twice! Once inside of the Cathedral, another time, outside when we were in The Alhambra!! Found my husband quickly though. Thank you for your comment!
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Ah, la Alhambra, my favourite of all places.
You know Spain very well!
Regards.Marie.
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Because we went August last year, so the memory is still fresh!
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So white inside – lots of light! And the organ is so dramatic!
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Yes, I love that organ. Oh, Teresa, I did read the post about your son the day you posted it. I saw my comment on that post. Just a little forgetful!!
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🙂 me too!
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🙂 🙂
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Beautiful photos 🙂
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Thank you so much!!!
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Stunning. My camera wants to go on holiday to Spain. 🙂
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Thank you! Your camera will have a treat, a busy treat. I could have taken more had I not stay with the tour group!!
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Thank you, Frank!
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Absolutely breathtaking! I can only imagine how spectacular this was to see. Wow!
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Yes, I know! The architecture is amazing! Thank you for liking the photos!
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Wow, that is quite a building!!!
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Yes, it’s very impressive!
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Beautiful photos! I wish I could visit Spain someday 🙂
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Thank you! I like the architecture there! 🙂
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It is a beautiful place and you captured well!
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Oh thank you so much for liking the photos!! ♥*♥*♥
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An interesting history and a very beautiful edifice.
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Thank you for your comment! Looking from outside, it doesn’t look like a Cathedral, it’s because the exterior was kept.
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Very pretty. I’ve never even seen a picture of a pipe organ that big!
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It’s just one side. There’s another set on the opposite side. Also, only the large ones are in the front, all the ones with different height and sizes are behind the biggest one!!
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Stunning detailed photography. The angles boast architectural brilliance. I cannot travel so thank you for taking me on a marvelous journey!
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Thank you for liking the photos. I have other travel photos. You can find them in my older posts! I have to read more about you. There must be some reason you can’t travel!!
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These images are mind blowing! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you very much for liking the photos and thanks for your comment!
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Wow, stunning! I love all of the detail, and colors.
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Yes, I love the colors also, not overpowering the incredible detail!
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Absolutely gorgeous! My hope is to visit someday and see in person. And definitely perfect for the challenge! 🙂
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Yes, I’m glad it meets both challenges! Thank you for your comment!
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The details are incredible. Great post for both the challenges.
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Thank you, Cee!
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Wow brilliant photos and congratulations 😃
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Thank you Elaine!! I’m glad you like them!!
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Very much, thanks for sharing 🌹
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My pleasure! *°• ♥ •°*
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Spectacular architecture. The intricate details make it wonderful. Thanks for sharing such beautiful structures.
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Thank you! I was amazed also!!
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Its a wonder that the Moorish structures were not destroyed as the Spaniards reconquered the southern half of Spain!
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Yes, it’s amazing!
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Beautiful images
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Thank you for liking them!!
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Lovely pictures.
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Thank you so much!!
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My pleasure!
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*°• ♥ •°*
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Stunning images, so inspiring
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The detail and the blending of colors are incredible!
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you very much!
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Your pictures are Great!!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you!!!
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exquisitely beautiful!
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Thank you! it’s very beautiful!
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What an amazing building and what a beautiful ceiling to look up to!☺
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I know, I was tilting my head up, busy with my camera! As I understand, the exterior is kept, so it is still the original muslim mosque. The interior was altered into a Cathedral.
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Beauty!
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Thank you very much! Yes, it’s beautiful!
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I think you’ve won the Look Up Challenge.
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Oh, thank you so much! I’m just having fun!!
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