Tag Archives: Córdoba

Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important city in Europe. It was the centre of the medieval Caliphate of Córdoba and capital of the western Islamic Empire. It reached its peak in the 10th century when it rivalled … Continue reading

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Córdoba

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important and richest city in the western world. It’s pretty good now as I recently discovered when I visited this beautiful city. It is one of the great cities of Spain. Along … Continue reading

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al-Andalus

by Robert Bovington In 711 an army of 7000 under the command of the Berber Tarik-ibn-Zehad crossed the Straits of Gibraltar and defeated Roderic the Visigothic King of Hispania. The Muslim armies swept through Hispania and conquered Toledo which was … Continue reading

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Andalucía

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by Robert Bovington Andalucía is the southernmost region of mainland Spain. It is the land of bullfighting, flamenco and gypsies. It is the land of high sierras, charming white villages and magnificent cities. It is…

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Córdoba

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important and richest city in the western world. It’s pretty good now as I recently discovered when I visited this beautiful city. It is one of the great cities of Spain. Along … Continue reading

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Andalucía

by Robert Bovington Andalucía is the southernmost region of mainland Spain. It is the land of bullfighting, flamenco and gypsies. It is the land of high sierras, charming white villages and magnificent cities. It is the embodiment of Spain and … Continue reading

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Córdoba

This article has been updated – click on link below… https://bovingtoninspain.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/cordoba-2/

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Issuu – robert-bovington’s Profile

Issuu – robert-bovington’s Profile some of my free e-booklets on Issuu… Córdoba Travel writer, Robert Bovington, visits … Views: 28 The Alhambra Travel writer, Robert Bovington, visits … Views: 42 Parque Natural … Travel writer, Robert Bovington, explore… Views: 27 … Continue reading

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Moorish Delights – a set on Flickr

Moorish Delights – a set on Flickr: “Moorish Delights” http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertbovington/sets/72157626606051450/

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