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City of Destination
Throughout its history, the city of Cordoba was a meeting point for many cultures and religion. Having around the total population of 320000 and with the area of 260 Hectares, the city is situated almost in the centre of province. The most important legacy includes the mosque (Mezquita), the world’s largest Islamic temple. Christian art begun to flourish in Cordoba after the Recon quest. In the year 1236 when Fernando III ordered the fourteen Romanesque and gothic churges, with Moorish influences to be built among which are san Marina, san Lorenzo, san Miguel San Marina and San Nicolas. The magnificent building, the Christian Monarchs dated back to Middle Ages. This Fortress is surrounded by the thick walla and four towers and used as a royal residence by Alfonso XI. The patios and gardens of the Alcázar make a beautiful sight, some of them in a Moorish style and others with fountains tracing graceful arcs into a series of ornamental pond. Other places of interest are Plaza del Potro, now officially recognised as a National Historical-Artistic Monument, which has an Inn, which existed in the 14th century and was mentioned in some of the works of Miguel de Cervantes. At the north of the Cordoba, Sierra is full of pleasant rural spots and dotted with country houses. Filled with attractive villages Hornachuelos or Villaviciosa, where the local prefers to go hunting nearby. The year round mild weather and clear skies makes it an attractive place.
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