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05-MAY-2012

Córdoba. Mezquita Catedral. Fachada Este

The Mezquita (with its courtyard) is said to be the biggest mosque in the world (600x430 ft). A circuit of its wall is thus 0.4 miles (or more), part of it uphill. Allowing for heat and many stops (some in shops) it should take at least 1/2 hour for a study. Save the Puerta del Perdon for last and cool off inside. You can sit in the Patio de los Naranjos.The oldest door is S. Esteban, midway on the West side(8C)(no picture). It is "original".The other have been much restored (or modified). Of Moorish style they are variants on a theme: a horseshoe or round entrance arch with a rectangular frame (alfiz), alternating voussoir stripes of reddish brick or stone,an echoing arcade above the frame with colonettes and lateral screened windows. An infinite variety of mostly linear designs is present in the panels that subdivide the area with almost no repetition. If enumerated they would fill several pages.

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Gerard Koehl25-Nov-2012 16:01
Superbe façade. V
Jim Coffman25-Nov-2012 16:00
I love the mini water fall on the right edge of this image! Well done..
Martin Lamoon25-Nov-2012 15:33
Like the water pouring out of the wall and the 'splash' on the steps. v
Guest 25-Nov-2012 14:12
I do like the water spout!
Guest 25-Nov-2012 13:44
Wow. Best. J
Graeme25-Nov-2012 12:54
I love all of the ornate details of this cathedral, Jose. Great eye!! BV
ac25-Nov-2012 12:03
Pleasant, but strong wall.
Stephanie25-Nov-2012 11:33
Wonderful capture of the exterior Jose! V
CM Kwan25-Nov-2012 11:26
Very nice details, Jose.
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