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Outside the Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain

The Mezquita by Night

November 8, 2012 By Jan Robinson 37 Comments

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Protected by Unesco, the Mezquita or Great Mosque has had a long and interesting life.

In 756 the Caliph of Damascus set up court and started building.  He built the Great Mosque on the site of a Roman Temple which had been converted into a church by the Visigoths. But alas the only reminder of the Caliph after the end of a civil war in 1031 was his Mosque.

In 1236 the city was captured by Ferdinand III and the Mosque had it’s fourth reincarnation when a cathedral was built within it.  Imagine how big a mosque it is to incorporate a cathedral within.

How wonderful that this temple/church/mosque/cathedral is still around today for all to see.

Outside the Mezquita, Cordoba, SpainOutside the Mezquita, Cordoba, SpainOutside the Mezquita, Cordoba, SpainOutside the Mezquita, Cordoba, SpainOutside the Mezquita, Cordoba, SpainBy dusk the heat of the day is dissipating and thoughts turn to socializing, and what better place to prop yourself and relive the highlights of the beautiful historic centre of Cordoba, than against the walls of the Great Mosque, The Mezquita.

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Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Leigh

    November 8, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Jan I love the contrast of the night sky against the yellow in your photos. I’m sorry I missed Cordoba last year.

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Leigh, I liked Cordoba and the mezquita is the highlight of the historic district, although the fort and gardens are beautiful also. We really needed more time there but I was glad we went even though we only stayed 1.5 days! You can see a lot in a short time in the historic precinct as it is all walkable and close. Jan

      Reply
  2. Lisa

    November 8, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    What a beautiful building! Is it still used as a cathedral today?

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      Yes Lisa, Mass is still celebrated in the Cathedral. Unfortunately muslims are not allowed to worship even though the Cathedral is built inside the mosque. There has been tension over this in the past. Jan

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  3. jenny@atasteoftravel

    November 8, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I’ve missed Cordoba on my trips to Spain so it’s great to see your wonderful photos of the Mosque.

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks Jenny, I shall do a post soon showing the inside. Cordoba was compact, friendly, and dare I say it -touristy, with a beautiful fort and gardens to see as well as this amazing mosque. Thanks Jan

      Reply
  4. Jackie Smith

    November 8, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    These are fabulous photos – I love the way you caught the light.

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      I know Jackie, The thought of all its personas and it still being viable today, is amazing. Thanks for commenting. Jan

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Jackie, I love that I have these photos to look back on. It was a special night for us, but it is only looking back at the photos that I remember the exact colour of the sky and the mosque at night. Thanks Jan.

      Reply
  5. Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com

    November 8, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Wow, that mosque looks so imposing! And I love it that there are so many people. If I go visit, I’d definitely stay a while there too. Not too many such buildings last for centuries undamaged!

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      Hi Aleah, The historic precinct in Cordoba is beautiful and compact so a lot can be seen in one day. The mosque is amazing inside. It looks weird with the Cathedral inside of it. Jan

      Reply
  6. Lisa Wood

    November 8, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    how incredible is that building! Stunning 😉

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks Lisa, Looking back on the photos reminds me of how beautiful the night was. Jan

      Reply
  7. Muza-chan

    November 8, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Beautiful photos, I love the colors 🙂

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    • Jan

      November 8, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      I do too. Looking at the photographs takes me back to that night. I remember the old man with his brimmed hat and walking stick, who sat beside me on the wall, ate his icecream and then hobble stiffly into the night. Jan

      Reply
  8. Jordan

    November 9, 2012 at 12:48 am

    There’s something about seeing these places at night that adds so much charm. Thanks yet again for a window into a different land!

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    • Jan

      November 9, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Jordan, That night was gorgeous as it had been such a hot an action packed day. Jan

      Reply
  9. jade

    November 9, 2012 at 8:37 am

    love the golden light that was created! Fun post

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    • Jan

      November 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Jade, and it wasn’t until I looked back on these photographs that I realized the contrast between the yellow lit building and the blue evening sky. Jan

      Reply
  10. Cathy Sweeney

    November 9, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Great photos and interesting history. Yes, I can see myself resting against the wall on a nice, warm evening. 🙂

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    • Jan

      November 9, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Cathy, Sitting on the wall and enjoying the evening is a great memory, and such a wonderful backdrop. Jan

      Reply
  11. Debbie @ European Travelista

    November 9, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Oh there is so much to see and do in Spain! Beautiful pictures. They make me want to visit. Love the yellow, it is really stunning.

    Reply
  12. Dick Jordan

    November 9, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Nice shots of an interesting place that I’d never heard of before.

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    • Jan

      November 9, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks Dick, I did not realize before visiting Spain, the huge amount of Islamic architecture especially in Andalucia. Jan

      Reply
  13. Nancie

    November 10, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Love how this is lit up. Like Leigh, I also missed Cordoba last year. Just one more reason to go back to Spain (like I really need another one) 🙂

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    • Jan

      November 10, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Hi Nancie, So often there is a reason to return. Lucky us. Jan

      Reply
  14. Mary @ The World Is A Book

    November 11, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I love how the yellow plays in these pictures. What wonderful architecture and such rich history too. We sadly missed Cordoba during our visit to Spain a few years ago too.

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    • Jan

      November 11, 2012 at 8:12 pm

      Hi Mary, I did not realize myself until I looked back on the photos, the interaction of the yellow and blue. Love photos! Jan

      Reply
  15. Krista

    November 12, 2012 at 9:39 am

    What a beautiful building! I imagine it was so nice to view at night, after the heat of the day had waned. 🙂

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    • Jan

      November 12, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Krista, How lovely it would be to have a building like this in your home town. The only trouble would be that you would have to share it with so many tourists. Jan

      Reply
  16. Michele @ Malaysian Meanders

    November 12, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I’m looking forward to a post about the intereior of this place. I cannot image a cathedral inside a mosque. As it is, I love your shots of the exterior and all the beautiful architecture.

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    • Jan

      November 12, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks Michele, It is a strange sight indeed. I think it would be better as a mosque only, but you cannot change history! Jan

      Reply

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