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The Star Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Thursday March 9 2017 29 Travel Be seduced by the Spanish city of Cordoba • By Mike Yardley IN THE eyes of visitors, Andalucía’s enduring allure is legendary, but the textured, atmospheric appeal of Southern Spain is spectacularly illustrated in effortlessly explorable Cordoba. I based myself in the heart of the old city, at a cheap and cheerful two-star establishment, Hotel Boston, from where I lapped up the sights like a perky cub-scout. Cordoba is the sort of place that seduces you, from the moment you arrive. To get an absorbing overview, jump onboard a City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus. www.city-ss.com A thousand years ago, Cordoba formed the heart of the Western Islamic Empire, as capital of the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andulus. At its peak, Cordoba was home to half a million residents, making it Western Europe’s biggest city. That’s what really surprised me, because even though it’s still got plenty of bustle, Cordoba exudes a human-scale mystique. The star attraction is unquestionably the storied Mezquita, not dissimilar to Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, whereby you’re rewarded by a two-in-one mosque and cathedral combo. Built in 783AD ORNATE: The two-in-one Mezquita is a mosque and cathedral combo. Its interior is a vast forest of pillars and horse shoe-shaped arches. by the Moorish conquerors on the site of a very early Christian church, they demolished the church to create this artistic treasure, which they wanted to rival the world’s great mosques. Entering its cavernous expanse, I was transfixed by its vast forest of pillars and horse shoe arches, which look a bit like candy canes, with a two toned ochre and cream colour scheme. When the Spanish Catholics reconquered Cordoba, mercifully, they didn’t destroy the building, opting instead to hide the minaret within a new bell tower, and plonking a church within the mosque’s existing fabric. Fast forward 1000 years and a major sticking point today is that Muslims cannot pray in the Mezquita, given it’s a practising Catholic church. They’ve appealed to the Vatican to grant them a prayer room, without success. Several years ago, a group of Muslim tourists started mass-praying within the building, causing a huge stink, which resulted in several security guards being stabbed. How sad that such an incredible masterpiece of world heritage is racked with resentment, which underscores Spain’s inner-turmoil about its contested sense of identity and shared history. If you want to marvel at this building, before the ravenous hordes of tourists swamp it, jump up early and enjoy the early morning free admission, between 8.30am and 10am. Beyond the Mezquita, lose yourself in the time-honoured Juderia, the Old Jewish quarter. This labyrinthine neighbourhood of twisting laneways is not overtly touristy or commercialised. You can also see the 13th-century synagogue which was converted into a church, when the Spanish monarchy expelled the Jews from Spain. It’s the perfect place to wander aimlessly, in the maze of cobbled lanes with shady flower-filled courtyards. It’s peaceful, timeless and quintessential Cordoba. Another reason to rise early, is to hot-foot it down Puente Romano. •Turn to page 30 watch local | support local | shop local Join our host marissa stephen on sKy ChaNNeL 83 Thursday 7.30pm repeaTs friday 1.30am & 7.30am ACCESS TV FOR NZ SKY CHANNEL 083 WWW.STAR.KIWI for enquiries, contact Geoff moreton: 021 1066 177 RANGI ROADSHOW Join our Principal, Dr Sandra Hastie and the Rangi Ruru team for drinks and nibbles Tuesday 14 March 6.30 – 8.00pm Melton Estate Winery Register online at rangiruru.school.nz or call 03 983 3700 Rangi. For Life.
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