Today (Thursday) we left early for a trip to Cordoba one of the early powerhouse towns of Spain. In the photo we can see the ancient Roman bridge crossing the river to what was once a huge mosque capable of coping with 30,000 worshipers at the same time.
The mosque had been constructed with Roman columns retrieved from derelict Roman structures in the area. (The arches in the photo are supported by these columns).
Unfortunately the early Spaniards took a dim view of religious freedom. You could accept the current beliefs of the King or Queen or you could leave or get killed. Muslims had a problem. In the 14th Century the mosque was taken and converted to a catholic cathedral as it remains today.
Tonight - a Tapas dinner and we have been warned not to eat too much lunch!
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