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04-MAR-2018

Córdoba. Mezquita

View from the Bell Tower of the Mezquita/Catedral
Abderraman III built the Alminar (minaret: Tower to call for prayer), which still remains in the actual bell tower. In 1593 the Chapter of the Cathedral takes the initiative of getting the Tower remodelled and mended, since it had got deteriorated because of a storm. This work was made by the architect Hernán Ruiz II who partially demolished the previous Alminar (minaret) and finished the bell tower. The works on the tower continued in the 17th century, and Juan Sequero de Matilla built the Clock's tower. Towards the end of this century this last tower was reinforced for danger of falling. The Campanil (bell tower) was constructed by Gaspar de la Peña in 1664. Over the tower there is a sculpture of San Rafael (Saint Rafael), made by Bernabé Gómez del Río and Pedro de la Paz .

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Pierre22-May-2018 13:07
Une superbe vue et un magnifique cadrage! V
Tom LeRoy06-Apr-2018 10:36
Fantastic framing of this scene. V
Kuriacose Joseph04-Apr-2018 20:55
Love the framing on this shot.
Julie Oldfield04-Apr-2018 01:19
Very beautiful. V
Ton T.03-Apr-2018 20:08
Interesting composition! V
Buz Kiefer03-Apr-2018 17:31
Exquisite composition, Jose. Beautiful rooftop photo and the inclusion of the bell silhouette is a wonderful element. Well done. BV
Dennis Hoyne03-Apr-2018 02:35
A lovely view from this vantage point, beautifully composed. V
Michael J. Parkinson03-Apr-2018 01:22
A stellar composition!
Gill Kopy03-Apr-2018 01:15
Great view with the bell dominating the scene. Interesting rows of buildings below ?? V
Walter Otto Koenig03-Apr-2018 00:58
Great composition from this vantage point with the bell in the foreground. "V"
Hank Vander Velde02-Apr-2018 23:06
Nice shot, good POV and nice natural frame.
Carter Creek02-Apr-2018 22:11
Nicely framed. V
janescottcumming02-Apr-2018 21:57
Love how you composed this, very clever. V
Richard Glenn02-Apr-2018 20:50
Very nice framing the bell showing it's dominance over the surrounding area.
Martin Lamoon02-Apr-2018 20:50
Wonderful shot with the Bell closeup and great scenery beyond.
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Helen Betts02-Apr-2018 20:34
Very dramatic framing, well seen and captured. V.
Neil Marcus02-Apr-2018 20:24
Good use of that bell. "VV"
Margaret Lew02-Apr-2018 20:22
I like your POV here!
Colin Storey02-Apr-2018 20:00
Perfectly composed scene.
John Hamers02-Apr-2018 19:57
Great view of the Mezquita from this Bell tower. Wonderfully composed image.V!
Nick Paoni02-Apr-2018 19:57
Nicely framed with the large bell.
larose forest photos02-Apr-2018 19:52
Nicely composed image with an interesting view across the town. Thanks for the interesting information. V
Jim Coffman02-Apr-2018 19:47
A very well composed capture in this bell tower!
chris morton02-Apr-2018 19:43
an interesting composition around the bell
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