Roman Aqueduct of Merida, Spain

Roman aqueducts of yesteryears were lifelines of their civilization then. The Los Milagros aqueduct functioned as water supply lines to the settlements around - Augusta Emerita, which was the capital of Roman Lusitania, modern Merida. This aqueduct “the Los Milagros aqueduct” is one of the most well preserved remains from1AD. It is 25 metres (82 ft) high and around 830 metres (2,720 ft) long. It

Souvenirs from Cordoba, Spain

So what did I get as reminder of my great experience in Cordoba?


What to buy: 
Souvenirs are plenty and it was not easy choosing just a couple of items to bring back home. Key rings and postcards, you will find them in plenty, Cordoba souvenir shops are stuffed with ‘flamenco dance’ associated stuffs. Clothes, hats, fans are available in different sizes, colors and prices. Locally made

5 Must See Places in Cordoba, Spain

Cordoba was an important Roman city in the middle ages and it still has the reputation of being important in the map for tourists of Spain. Cordoba is an amazing compact place with major sightseeing sites within walking distance of each other. You can easily plan to spend just a day here and yet cover the major sites. We did exactly that. We were there on a day’s trip from Seville. The 5 must

Seville Cathedral, Spain

Seville Cathedral was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. This was built on the site of grand Almohad Mosque in the years 1402 – 1506. It was hard to capture the cathedral and its bell tower (Giralda) in the same frame. Giralda (ht. 105m) was the minaret of the mosque that existed there. This was constructed between the years 1184 to 1198. The cathedral is also famous as burial place

Flamenco Dance Show, Seville, Spain

Watching a Flamenco Dance was in the top of our must do list in Seville. There was this theater La Casa Del Flamenco close to the hotel we were staying which had the Flamenco Dance shows in the evening.


Tickets 
We were already late for the first show in the evening and the second show which was to start at 8.30 too had all the tickets sold out. The organizers told us to return at 8 to check

The Roman Bridge, Cordoba, Spain

Just before exiting Cordoba we paused to have a good look at the Roman Bridge. We were actually wonder struck looking at the mighty structure existing from 1st century BC. Beneath the Roman Bridge, tamed for centuries by this bridge, River Guadalquivir silently flowed by.

The arches seemed most majestic; there are 16 of them. This Roman Bridge has undergone several reconstructions and

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Jewish Synagogue and Patios, Cordoba

Jewish Synagogue
Don’t miss out on Jewish Quarters when you visit Cordoba, Spain. It is a criss cross of narrow streets lined with beautiful patios. Jews fled Jerusalem after their Temple of Solomon was destroyed in 70AD. A large group of them settled in Cordoba taking up jobs of doctors, artisans and businessmen. Just one synagogue from that era remains here in Andulasia region and is

Bell Tower of Cordoba, Spain

Here are a couple of pictures of Bell Tower of Cordoba. This bell tower was built over the ruins of a Muslim minaret in 1660. When the Mesquita got Christianized, the minaret got converted to Bell Tower of Cathedral of Cordoba. For centuries when it was under the control of Muslims a cleric would ride up the ramp of minaret to call out to resident Muslims to face the direction of Mecca and pray.

Cathedral of Mezquita, Cordoba; History, Tour and Tickets

History of Cathedral in Mezquita 

The history of Mezquita (Mosque) started in 774 BC but the history of Cathedral in Mezquita started in 13th century. Cordoba was captured from Moors in 1236, Mezquita was then dedicated to Christians but they did not do any architectural alterations to it. History states that Christians simply dedicated Mezquita to Virgin Mary and worshiped inside it.

In

Road Trip Seville to Cordoba, Spain

Another hectic plan for the day! After the near tiresome day at Granada and drive from Granada to Seville I was surprised to see the family all eager and full of energy for the next road trip. 141kms to Cordoba! We had the option of halting at Cordoba but chose to halt at Seville for one special reason. Can you guess what? If you guessed it was for Flamenco dance you are right. More about it in

Mezquita, Cordoba, History and Tour

Mezquita History
Mezquita, it was once a mosque which now houses 16th century church. But prior to mosque there existed a church of San Vicente built during 6th century. There are some mosaic remains from that original church. Reading this much history of Mezquita had my mind confused and I was not sure what to expect as I stepped into the wonder of medieval world. The construction of Mezquita

Hotel Universal, Granada, a Review

Here is a brief review of Hotel Universal in Granada where we spent one peaceful night.


Location. 
If I can rate 200 on 100 for Hotel Universal of Granada, it will be for its location. It is so perfectly situated, near the shopping area (400m from Granada Cathedral) and easy approach from the highway. We didn’t loose much time in finding its location. They helped us with parking and that was a

Granada to Seville, by Road

It was one hectic sight seeing of Granada which started at 6.30 in the morning and went on non stop till 8.30 in the evening. The next night halt was planned at Seville which is 250kms west of Granada. Google maps showed estimated time of travel by road as 2 h 39mins. The spirits were high after the memorable tour of Alhambra and we thought we would be able to complete the journey; we weren’t

Flowers and Pools of Generalife Gardens, Alhambra, Granada

Allah has promised to the believing men and the believing women gardens, beneath which rivers flow, to abide in them, and goodly dwellings in gardens of perpetual abode; and best of all is Allah's goodly pleasure; that is the grand achievement. ~ Koran 9.72

Traditionally Moorish gardens are a symbol of cool place to rest and reflect and their imagination of jannat (heaven). There is one more

Alcazaba, Alhambra, Granada: History, Tour and Tickets

Alcazaba, Alhambra History
Alcazaba is the oldest and most ruined part of Alhambra, rich with history. Even before the Muslims arrived here, the place is believed to have several constructions, probably some from Roman times. History has it that Alcazaba was first built in 9th century by Sawwar ben Hamdun during the fights between Muslims and muwalladins (Christians who converted to the Islam

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Nasrid Palace, Granada, History and Tour

Nasrid Palace History
The first historical documents about the Alhambra date back to 9th century. In the year 889, Sawwar ben Hamdun had to seek refuge in the Alcazaba, a fortress. The castle of the Alhambra was added to the city's area within the ramparts in the 9th century. It became a military fortress with a view over the whole city. The first king of the Nasrid dynasty, Mohammed ben

Palace of Charles V – Alhambra, Granada History and Tour

Palace of Charles V History 
Palace of Charles V also known as Palacio de Carlos in Spanish, was built in 1526. Charles V, a traveling monarch in the 16th century fell for the beauty of this beautiful place Alhambra. Though a part of the then existing complex was demolished to build this gigantic structure, remaining old structures were left untouched. And that is why this monstrous building

Generalife Garden's Tour, Alhambra, Granada History and Tickets

Generalife Gardens, Alhambra History 
History of Generalife, Alhambra dates back to 12th century. Al-Ahmar, the founder of the Nasrid Dynasty, took up residence here in 1238. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the Generalife was ideal for gardening. The place was used as a place of rest for the Muslim royalty. It was designed as a rural villa in the vicinity of the Alhambra, with