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| Cordoba was once the greatest center of learning in Europe, where 1200 years ago the Moors brought the sciences from the Arab world and tolerated the Christians and Jews to study with them. |
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Great Mosque – One of the most stunning buildings in the world, it was the site of a Visigothic basilica until the Moors conquered Cordoba and began erecting their mosque. When Cordoba was retaken by the Spanish, they consecrated the building for Christian worship, and set up and altar in the middle. In short, this is a building that could only exist in Andalusia, born at the crossing of cultures. The red and white striped arches (made of brick and stone) are a forest for kids to explore. Even on hot days, the building manages to stay cool. Brick and stone arches red and white striped arches |
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