I am glad the Christians did not destroy this.
It seems to me that the quality of the Christian art is not as good as the Moorish art, but it is hard to compare.
The top of a tabernacle. If I remember my Latin, it says "This is my body."
I tried to frame the altar in the Moorish arch.
Part of an old clock mechanism.
This is 3 images, taken quickly, combined to pick out highlights.
One theory about the crescent moon upon which Mary stands is that it symbolizes Islam and its defeat. This may represent the Assumption.
As you can see, I can't get enough of the columns and arches.
More columns and arches
Notice the [Christian] ceiling vaulting upward from the Moorish arches.
Another juxtaposition of Christian and Moorish art
I think the wooden structure, with the Ascension at the top, would qualify as a retablo.
One of the massive organs in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
Imagine looking up at this.
Length: 1m 15s
The bell tower through some trees.
We explored some streets in Córdob we had not seen before.
Doors are often elaborate.
I liked the green growth in the stones.
Even in February there was green all over.