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Córdoba, Spain
October 2013
#2/2
Orange tree Courtyard of Mezquita
(Patio de los Naranjos) World Heritage Site
The outer streets of the Mezquita.
Sightseeing horse drawn carriages are waiting for customers.
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After a tour of the interior of the Mezquita Cathedral, we went out to the Islamic patio. This Mezquita of Córdoba also comes with an orange garden similar to the one we saw in the Cathedral of Seville (SEVILLE, SPAIN OCTOBER 2013 #1/2).
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Orange Tree Patio (Patio de los Naranjos)。
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Triumph of San Raphael (Triunfo de San Rafael)
When I went out on the outer street (west side) of the Mezquita, I saw the monument tower in the distance. It is an 18th-century monument, and it is said that St. Raphael, the patron saint of Cordoba, who saved Cordoba from the plague epidemic of the 17th century.
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HOTEL MEZQUITA
When I went out to the east side of the Mezquita Cathedral area, I found a two-star hotel close by. The sign was made of custom-made tiles from the local area. It was very tasteful.
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Hotel is on the left. The gate on the right leads to the Orange Tree Courtyard of the Mezquita (Patio de los Naranjos).
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MESON BANDOLERO
There was this restaurant on the east side of the Mezquita area, so I decided to go in. The floor-standing sign at the entrance doubles as a trash can.
To avoid drawing attention to this, the black barrel has an orange lid!
The sense of color is outstanding!
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Iberian pork and food culture.
When I went inside, it was a bar. The thighs of Iberian pigs are hung in rows.
At the counter, you can enjoy Iberian ham, tapas and wine.
This is Iberian ham, a world-famous Spanish product.
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Green plants on white wall
After passing through the bar, there was a courtyard restaurant.
The concept of this patio’s eating and drinking space is clear, and it succeeds in creating a relaxing and calming atmosphere.
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It has a luxurious feel, but also has a down-to-earth feel, so you can relax there.
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Travellers from all over the world visit the Mezquita in Córdoba.
It’s an ideal space to enjoy Andalusian food culture afterwards.
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People enjoying a meal surrounded by greenery.
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The balcony of MESON BANDOLERO.
There are potted plants here to welcome guests! !
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Jewish Quarter World Heritage Site
To the north of the Mezquita is the Jewish Quarter.
The art shop on this corner marks the beginning of the winding streets of the Jewish quarter.。
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A winding street area north of the Jewish quarter, the Mezquita.
Cafes and souvenir shops are concentrated here.
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Taking a break with a cup of coffee at an outdoor café in the Jewish Quarter.
There is no sign prohibiting smoking.
It’s time to re-examine the architectural heritage of Andalusia.
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FLOWER ALLEY (CALLEJA DE LAS FLORES)
World Heritage Site
Take a stroll from the Jewish Quarter towards Flower Alley.
The streets are narrow but well kept. On the right wall, there is a sign that says CALLEJA DE LAS FLORES (Flower Alley).
This is where the maze of flower alleys begins.
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If you look back from the flower alley, you can see the bell tower of the cathedral through the alley decorated with flowers. (Below is a shot that I am proud of).
On the outer walls of the house, there are no outdoor units of air conditioners, power poles, electrical wires, etc. The gutters are also painted in the same color as the flower pots.
The entire neighbourhood is a World Heritage Site.
Patio (courtyard)
Beautifully decorated patio with potted plants and flower beds. I like how all the flower pots are green.
This is a patio in a cul-de-sac that I arrived at by following a narrow flower alley. A wandering guitarist plays Andalusian music, making this a cultural space that is unique in the world. This is a shot I’m very proud of.
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In the streets of this World Heritage Area, I found an Islamic halal restaurant.
In this area, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam coexist side by side, each inheriting their own culture and living their lives accordingly.
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On the way to our next destination, Granada, we pass olive groves as far as the eye can see.
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All photos by author, Oct 2013
