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Cordoba-Spain
The Roman bridge and The Mezquita.
The Mezquita dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman 111 who was one of the great rulers of Islamic history. At this time Córdoba was the largest, most prosperous cities of Europe, outshining Byzantium and Baghdad in science, culture and the arts. The development of the Great Mosque paralleled these new heights of splendour.
The Roman bridge which, according to the Arab geographer, Al-drisi 'surpasses all other bridges in beauty and solidity' yet reflects little of its Roman roots, owing to frequent reconstruction over many decades. In the centre of the east stone hand rails there is an little shrine to St Raphael at whose feet the devout burn candles.
It is of course unlikely that much of the original structure stands. The present structure is a medieval reconstruction though the 19th Century cobbled paving does give a roman feel. There is an irregular pattern to the 16 arches in size and abutment protections.............Don't use and don't link this images on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission.All rights reserved.
Cordoba-Spain
The Roman bridge and The Mezquita.
The Mezquita dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman 111 who was one of the great rulers of Islamic history. At this time Córdoba was the largest, most prosperous cities of Europe, outshining Byzantium and Baghdad in science, culture and the arts. The development of the Great Mosque paralleled these new heights of splendour.
The Roman bridge which, according to the Arab geographer, Al-drisi 'surpasses all other bridges in beauty and solidity' yet reflects little of its Roman roots, owing to frequent reconstruction over many decades. In the centre of the east stone hand rails there is an little shrine to St Raphael at whose feet the devout burn candles.
It is of course unlikely that much of the original structure stands. The present structure is a medieval reconstruction though the 19th Century cobbled paving does give a roman feel. There is an irregular pattern to the 16 arches in size and abutment protections.............Don't use and don't link this images on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission.All rights reserved.