Cordoba Street Views

We could learn a lot from Cordoba. Cordoba is a city where, for more than 900 years, Jews, Christians and Muslims lived in harmony. That sense of community is one that we could certainly use today. I am not mentioning this to make a political statement, that is not the purpose of this blog. I will only note that during that time of cross-cultural harmony Cordoba was a center of learning while many of its contemporary cities faced numerous problems.

This time I thought I'd include images taken as I walked along narrow streets. Wandering around ancient streets without a sense of urgency and mostly pedestrian traffic was very enjoyable. Narrow, winding streets are a source of wonder to the visitor because you never know what will be around the next turn of the street. (By the way, I say mostly because every so often a smaller car would squeeze its way through the narrow passageways and pedestrians would duck into doorways to preserve their toes.)

On the bridge causeway leading to Cordoba,you see a woman lighting a candle as a form of petition to a religious statue. At the ends of the streets you see a mosque dome and a cathedral. In a square you come across a statue that honors Ben Maimonides' contribution to medicine. Finally, in the Arab tradition you look from a plain exterior through a wrought iron gate into an ornate home interior.

I hope that you have enjoyed your visit to the streets of Cordoba. Another time we'll visit the architectural wonders found in the city. Thank you for visiting, feel free to come again. Until then, may your travels be interesting and enjoyable.

Kerry