the mezquita in cordoba
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the mezquita in cordoba is a visigothic church that was converted into a mosque that eventually became a roman catholic church, at which point a cathedral was built in the center of the mosque. (the last three photos are of the cathedral’s ceiling.)
oh my goodness. i cannot even tell you how much i loved this building. there is something about moorish architecture that really speaks to me – it is full of simplicity and beauty and symmetry – and this was such a beautiful example of it. i could have taken pictures of those candy cane arches forever.
the floor of the mosque was made up of large stones, each one the size of a prayer rug. i sat on a bench in the middle of the arches for a long time, meditating and soaking in the feeling of centuries of devotion and prayer.
i want to see this again someday. so very much.
fascinating architecture.
and when you think of the time that it was done… amazing!
STUNNING… this place is breathtaking! I can see why you want to go back. It just “pulls” you doesn’t it? I too enjoy the style of moorish architecture…such exquisite simplicity of lines and beauty. I can see we need to add this place to our to-visit list. ;o) This was truly a great pleasure to see, Elizabeth… thank you, thank you… ((HUGS))
Love those first two pics of the cathedral part..i didn’t get any of those so I forgot how amazing that area looked!
What gorgeous architecture! I’d love to visit there someday myself.
claire: i hope you do! i bet you would get some great images.
helen: i thought you took some! good thing i did.
tracy: you would just love it.
tammy: amazing indeed. i am still thinking about it.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!!!
this looks and sounds beautiful. the feeling of centuries of devotion and prayer ~ how majestic!