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Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba: An Architectural Palimpsest

February 12, 2025

The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is a profound architectural expression of the layered histories of al-Andalus. Originally commissioned in 785 CE by Abd al-Rahman I, the first Umayyad emir of Córdoba,…

Vertical Gardens: The Courtyards Houses of Cordoba in Spain

May 13, 2016

Cordoba is famous for its courtyards, and once a year during the festival de “Los Patios Cordobeses,” private houses all over the city open up their courtyards to the public…

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