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Cordoba belongs to the cultural heritage of humanity, which is why the city is an absolutely recommended destination.. <9> In the 10th century, it was the capital of the western Islamic world.. Her greatness was so great that she even competed with faraway Baghdad for power and wealth.. <9> In the city on the banks of the Guadalquivir, the Cathedral stands out in front of all other buildings.. The mosque´s cathedral has a size of 23,000 square meters, making it the third largest mosque in the world.. <9> <9> <1001> <9> <9> Cordoba has many stately homes with beautiful patios.. The city has made art from the decoration of these courtyards.. <9> Cordoba has wide avenues, such as the Victoria, Ronda de Tejares and Gran Capitan, in which the life of the city pulsates.
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The former Jewish quarter of Cordoba is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. <9> Mid-10th century. Many Jews moved to Cordoba.. The period of religious tolerance ended in the 14th century. In 1492, all remaining Jews were finally expelled.. <9> <9> Narrow streets, white houses and many flowers in the courtyards have remained in this area.
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After the Islamic conquest of Cordoba in 785, the Muslim rulers began building the mosque, which was to become the most important of all western Islam.. <9> <9> <1001> <9> <9> During the reign of the Umayyads, the mosque was enlarged three times.. The mosque including forecourt reached the gigantic proportions of 22. 400m².. <9> In the 16th century Emperor Charles V had a cathedral built in the middle of the mosque, despite fierce opposition from the city council and the population.. The belfry was later built around the minaret.. <9> The column forest of more than 800 columns is extremely impressive and unique.