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Spain | Cordoba
 We stayed at a Posada in Cordoba which was charming although hard to find. Thank goodness we had WAZE to wind us through the narrow streets. |  The courtyard was like taking a step back in time. |  Memorial to the Senora del Pilar |
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 Mom and Shannon looking down at the courtyard from the balcony on the second floor. |
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The Mezquita-Cathedral, or the Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled in the late 8th century. Historians believe that there had first been a temple to the Roman god, Janus, on this site. The temple was converted into a church by invading Visigoths who seized Cordoba in 572. Next, the church was converted into a mosque and then completely rebuilt by the descendents of the exiled Umayyads-the first Islamic dynasty who had originally ruled from their capital Damascus from 661 until 750. Following the overthrow of his family in Damascus Prince Abd al-Rahman l escaped to southern Spain. He established control and tried to recreate the grandeur of Damascus in his new capital, Cordoba.
 Moorish design along with Christian symbols |  Ceiling Panels |  Relics from the Mosque Cathedral |
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 Christian History Inside |  More Signs of Christianity |
 Showing the Muslim Influence |  In the center of the chapel is the "Monstrance", made by the German goldsmith Enrique de Arfe, an authentic jewel of the Cathedral's treasury. Cast and chiseled in silver between the years 1514 and 1518 it represented a new conception of professional goldsmithing. |  Tomb of Cardinal Salazar |
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 Baroque Eucharistic Offering Urn |  Chapel of St Teresa |  The Virgin with the Child |
 The Chapel of Saint Teresa |  Archway in the Capilla de Santa Teresa |
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Teresa of Avila and John met when she was 52 and he was 25. They both worked toward religious reform and developed a deep and lasting friendship. Both saints came to their understanding of poverty from different perspectives. Teresa was born into a well to do family whereas John was born into poverty and able to continue his education through the care and compassion of others. Both were among the acclaimed writers of the spiritual life and able to articulate well their own mystical experiences. Both became saints and doctors of the church.
 Bas Relief of St Idelfonso in The Great Mosque |
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 The Mechanics Behind the Clock |  Depiction of the Immaculate Conception |  Men doing Restoration work in the Mosque Cathedral |
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 One of the Cathedral Side Altars |  The Incredible Ceiling |  The Main Altar in the Cathedral |
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 The Choir Area and Organ |
 The Beauty of the Main Altar |  Note the amount of Detail |  More Ornate Ceilings |
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 The Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba |
 Christian Altar with Biblical Scenes |
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 Panoramic View of the Main Altar |  Panoramic of the Detail Work |  Stained Glass |
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 Roman Missal |
 Immense Doors |  Medieval Islamic History |  The West Door of the Mosque Cathedral |
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 More Ceiling Décor |  Ceiling over the West Door |  Moorish Ceiling |
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 Chapel of the Conception |  Painted Ceiling |  Ceiling of the Mosque Cathedral |
 Moorish Arches in the Mosque Cathedral |  Another Angle of the Moorish Arches |
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 Gated Chapel in the Mosque Cathedral |
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 Street Across from the Mosque Cathedral |  A Musician Entertaining the Crowd |
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 Spanish omelet or tortilla is a traditional dish from Spain. It is an essential part of the Spanish cuisine.It is an omelet made of eggs and potatoes and optionally onions. It is often served at room temperature as a tapa. |
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