Okay, only a couple more posts about my travels through Spain. I had such a great time that it's hard to stop talking about it. Anyway, one of the other highlights of my time in Cordoba was our visit to the Mezquita-Cathedral. This building features some of the most amazing architecture that I've ever experienced. Although the building served many purposes it was used as a mosque from about 784 until 1236 when after the Reconquista it was turned back into a Christian church. In the photos below you can see the spectacular focal point of the mosque, the Mihrab. It was built in the mid 10th century and according to Rick Steves, 3000 pounds of stones were used in it's mosaic.
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