What are the three cultures of Córdoba?

Exploring how the three cultures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam combined to create the Andalucian culture we know today. First, we look at the beautiful city of Córdoba. Andalucía's rich history was fed by its three most influential cultures and their religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.



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Historical background By the 10th century, as the Caliphate of Córdoba it had become one of the most advanced cities in the world, recognized for its culture, learning and religious tolerance. It addition to a huge library, the city enclosed over 300 mosques and a multitude of palaces and administrative buildings.

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Cordoba: A Glorious Muslim Metropolis Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Cordoba was one of the prominent centers of learning and culture in the enlightened Muslim world. While the rest of Europe was going through its dark ages, this was the most prosperous and sophisticated metropolis in the continent.

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Córdoba's Moorish character and its fine buildings—especially the Great Mosque—have made it a popular tourist attraction.

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Cuero – or leather –goods, in particular bags, purses, wallets and belts, are a local speciality in Córdoba and are still made by hand in studios and workshops all over town.

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