On Friday our school to us to Cordoba, a small city about 2 1/2 hours away from Sevilla. We got a chance to tour the mezquita (mosque) and explore the city. I am in an art class here where we have been studying Muslim architecture and have spent the last week studying the mezquita in Cordoba. So, after learning all about the history and the different materials in the building we got a chance to see it in all in person. It was absolutely beautiful! Lots of details and colors. Inside the mezquita there is also part of a cathedral that was built there later. It was very interesting to see the difference in the style and architecture between the Muslims and the Catholics.
The bridge leading into the city of Cordoba and the mosque.
One of the beautiful doors leading into the mosque.
The "bosque de columnas" (forest of columns) inside the mosque.
Part of the cathedral built inside the mosque. The ceiling was amazing!
Kelly, our amazing art professor Carmen, and me outside of the mosque.
Kate, me, and Kelly by the river outside Cordoba.
After touring the mezquita we got to explore the streets of Cordoba. We went to a big plaza and ate our bocadillos (sandwiches) while we basked in the sunlight. I love winters here...60 degrees almost every day. :) After walking around for a few hours we returned to Sevilla for some shopping and eating tapas with friends.
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