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Explore the rich history of Cordoba, a city with Roman, Greek, and Moorish influences. Discover the iconic La Mezquita, vibrant Patios de Cordoba festival in May, and famous Cordoba silver and leather. Indulge in delicious local cuisine like lamb and cold tomato soup.
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CORDOBA By: Pepe Schlicher Period 5
CORDOBA -”THE CITY OF SPIRIT” --HAS A LOT OF ROMAN, GREEK, AND SPANISH MOORS INFLUENCE ---WAS THE CENTER OF JEWISH AND MOORISH RELIGIONS ----THE CITY WAS ONCE ONE OF THE RICHEST IN THE WORLD
LA MEZQUITA -A VERY WELL KNOWN MONUMENT IN SPAIN -THERE ARE MANY PINK AND WHITE STONE ARCHES -IN THE CENTER THERE IS A CATHEDRAL -OUTSIDE OF THE MOSQUE ARE ORANGE GROVES
Patios de Cordoba -TAKES PLACE IN MAY -VERY POPULAR -THE PATIOS ARE DECORATED WITH FLOWERS, FOUNTAINS, AND SHRUBS
AT THE SAME TIME… -THERE ARE FLAMENCO DANCE COMPETITIONS, GUITAR PLAYING COMPETITIONS, AND SINGING COMPETITIONS -THERE IS A STREET CALLED “CALLEJA DE LAS FLORES”. ALL OF THE BUILDINGS HAVE A LOT OF FLOWERS ON THE BALCONES.
-CORDOBA SILVER IS WELL KNOWN AROUND THE WORLD -CORDOBA LEATHER IS FAMOUS ALSO -CORDOBA HAS VERY DELICIOUS FOOD -THEY MAKE A LAMB AND COLD TOMATO SOUP. THE SOUP HAS TOMATOES, OTHER VEGGIES, AND BREAD.