Articles related to "Cordoba"



Cordoba for Culture
As a contender for 2012 City of Culture, Cordoba has an array of monuments and history, to explore, what better sales pitch for this beautiful city could there be?
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Argentina – El Paseo del Buen Pastor in Córdoba
A place to spend a leisurely afternoon with family: art exhibitions, musical performances, activities for children, shops, a restaurant and a musical fountain.
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba
This article is on the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and briefly discusses its history and transformations.
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Cordoba Argentina - Rich in History & Atmosphere
Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.
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Excursions and Day Trips to Ronda
Useful information and advice including timetables, journey times, prices and stations about how to visit Ronda by bus or train from Granada, Cordoba or Seville.
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Jesuit Missions Cordoba Argentina
Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land.
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Rustic Lodge El Puesto in Jesús María, Argentina
El Puesto is a personal and private accommodation looking out over the Sierras Chicas of Córdoba, offering a mixture of tranquil natural scenery and outdoor recreation.
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Guide to Spanish Cities - Highlights of Cordoba
The historic city of Cordoba is one of Andalucia's hidden gems. Its wonderful array of attractions including mosques and palaces make it one of Spain's best destinations.
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Argentina – Ecological Restaurant in Candonga
Visiting Estancia de Candonga is more than an ecological meal: visit the garden and orchard, the ancient chapel, the restored mill or go horseback riding in the vicinity.
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Gardens of Moorish Spain
While much of Europe was still in the dark ages, Moorish rulers in Spain were creating gardens of breathtaking sophistication.
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16th Century Remains Found
An important chapter in Latin American history is unfolding before our very eyes.
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Argentina – Jesuit Estancias around Córdoba
The Jesuits in South America developed wealthy and powerful estancias. Their rich heritage is visible in architecturally beautiful churches and residences around Córdoba.
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Maimonides - Medical Advice for Modern Men
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
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Top Sights in Spain's Andalucia
UNESCO Heritage Sites - the Alhambra, Cordoba's Mosque and Seville's Cathedral -highlight Andalucia, home to Mediterranean beaches, flamenco, sherry and the White Towns.
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Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
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Operation Jaque - National Geographic
Released in October 2008 the National Geographic Channel's offering piecing together the incredible and almost unbelievable military operation to free Ingrid Betancourt
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Organic Restaurants in Andalucia
The new project to encourage locally produced organic produce by restaurants got off the ground well at the first Gastronomy Day.
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Quick travel guide: Spain
Visitors to Spanish cities can find architecture, history, Toledo, flamenco, bullfighting, beaches, sun, sangria, paella, Serrano ham, The Pyreness, Cervantes & more.
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Uribe and Chavez to Meet Friday
This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.
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Fiat to introduce Palio in India
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The top ten Moorish sites in Spain
The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.
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Spanish City Guide - Best of Seville
The city of Seville, in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain is a vibrant city with many tourist attractions including its architecture, food and festivals.
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Andalucia and its Provinces
A look in brief at this vast area of Southern Spain, from beautiful beaches to Europe's only desert. Each one of the eight provinces of Andalucia is unique.
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Argentina – Discover the Jesuit Trail in Córdoba
The Jesuit estancias of Jesus María and Caroya are on the Unesco World Heritage List-- architectural testimonies to the wealth and power of the Jesuits' heyday.
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Medieval Spain: Reconquista
The Muslim conquest of the Iberian peninsula in 711 seemed complete by 718. But some of their Christian neighbors had other ideas.
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Monuments of the Islamic World, Part I
A little tour of some of the great and most revered Islamic monuments of the world.
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Spain’s Top Ten Sights
Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.
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The Alcazaba of Malaga in Spain
Tha Alcazaba is a fine Moorish fortress and palace - a miniature Alhambra. Steeped in Spain´s turbulent history, its huge ramparts tower over the old city of Malaga.
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Spanish Synagogues
After years of neglect, Spain's Jewish heritage is being rediscovered, and its fine medieval synagogues, well restored, can be visited once again.
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The Moors in Northern Spain
We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.
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Spain's Jewish Heritage
New Tourist Routes to Explore Spain's Jewish Heritage, have been Created to Educate and Enlighten us.
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Muslim Documentarian Captures the Glory of Islam
This is about a Muslim living in the United States who makes video documentaries on Islam and its history.
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Aggressive Dogs and Breed Bans
Veterinary research and real life stories may prove that there are no dangerous breeds, only bad dog owners.
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The Islamic Golden Age
While Europe was entrenched in the Dark Ages, Muslims made historical contributions to art, architecture, medicine, astronomy, math, literature and other disciplines.
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The Top Ten Spanish Cathedrals
Spain's cathedrals are one of the best ways for the traveller to appreciate the multiple styles and flavours of Spanish culture.
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Travel Tips on Granada - Southern Spain
Granada, in southern Spain, is one of the country's best destinations. A city full of Moroccan and Moorish influences, its highlight is the magnificent Alhambra Palace.
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Two Centre European City Breaks
Book a cheap flight, then combine Milan and Turin, Marseille and Avignon or Cologne and Bonn. Or maybe Copenhagen and Malmo or Luxembourg and Trier?
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The Morgan Beatus: Apocalypse and Commentary, Part I
The Morgan Beatus:Part I of III
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Andalucia is Flamenco, Picasso and Seville
Flamenco Museum in Seville, Picasso in Malaga, antique clocks in Jerez, Domecq dancing horses and Costa del Sol beaches are authentic Andalucian and Spanish experiences
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Spring Festivals in Southern Spain
The article narrates about the spring festivals in southern Spain, which could be of interest to the tourists during their visit.
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Angel Cabrera's Masters Win Was Unexpected
Angel Cabrera donned the Masters Green Jacket after a nail-biting three-way play-off.
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Budget Airline Deals: Jerez, Spain
Where to look to buy cheap, direct flights to Jerez de la Frontera airport, Andalucia Spain, from London, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Hannover and Stuttgart.
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Choosing a Spanish Vacation
A short guide to help travelers decide where along the Mediterranean Coast of Spain to spend their vacation time.
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Dining Secrets of Andalucia - Guidebook Review
This new Restaurant Guide is set to open Andalucia to the world, it's secrets and traditional cuisine are included within these pages - enjoy.
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Easter Processions in Andalucia
Religious Easter Street Processions in Spain
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Green Madrid - Parks and Gardens
Go Green in Madrid City - Environmentally Friendly Parks, Gardens, Hothouses, Zoos and Ecological Theme Parks in the Highest Capital City in Europe.
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Islamic Architecture in the New Millennium
Rather than any sort of prediction for the Islamic Architecture of the future, this article discusses some of the trends I would like to see.
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Jaen, Spain City and Province, Andalucia
A brief look at Jaen in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Castle, Parador, Cathedral and Churches plenty to see and do.
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M.C. Escher
Article on Ducth graphic artist M.C. Escher.
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Registering UK Cars in Andalucia
If you're relocating to Spain and want to know how to import your UK vehicle, this article will outline some of the basic requirements.
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