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Córdoba, Spain

Córdoba was the capital of Muslim Spain. Today the mezquita (or mosque) is its most famous feature.

Outside wall of the mosque

The courtyard is filled with orange trees.

Courtyard

Also in the courtyard were some ancient olive trees.

Olive tree

The mosque is famous for its rows and rows of double arches.

Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Great Mosque of Córdoba
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

The mosque was later converted into a cathedral. Mixing two differnt styles of architecture.

Great Mosque of Córdoba
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Painted arches
Statue
Above the main altar
Above the choir stalls
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción