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CITIES
- CORDOBA
The port city of Cordoba is situated at the highest navigable
point of the Guadalquivir River that flows into the Atlantic.
The ancient town, founded by the Romans, is located close to
the Sierra Morena and the winding mountain passes (gaps) that
lead to the Meseta. The ancient medieval life of Cordoba is
still apparent today: witness the irregular city plan and narrow
roadways. Today, lovely plazas, promenades, water features and
lush gardens adorn the landscape of this magnificent city set
on the banks of a meander. The mighty “El Puente Romano”
spans the river. This historic bridge was built by the Romans
and served as a commercial link to the rest of the world.
In among private dwellings built around enclosed courtyards
visible through beautifully sculptured wrought-iron fences,
several splendid monuments stand as eloquent tributes to a glorious
past and to those who enriched it: the Romans (architectural
remains), the Moors (minaret towers and the Almodovar gate),
the Jews (the synagogue) and the Christians (the rebuilt fortress
of Alcazar, the Calahorra Tower and a number of gothic and mudejar
churches). Today, the splendid church-mosque and the ancient
roman bridge are reminiscent of the grandeur and beauty of the
historic landmark that is Cordoba.
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