Patios
by Polly74
At any time, behind any door, you can find the typical Cordobesian patio of great historical importance, where the water murmurs, the flowers seem to speckle the walls and the grates of the windows with blood, and the Crosses of May come alive between the notes sprung from the strings of a guitar or the depth of cante, that mixes the fiber of life in a laughter centered in the mixture of the cultures.
The Cordobesian patios are a reminiscence of the climate conditions of this city; they are an essential part of the housing.
Whitewash walls, fountains, columns, and flowers, they are simply comforting in such warm climate.
The houses that surround the patios acquire a communal life, sharing their chickens, galleries and backyard, laundry facilities, and of course, the patio, which through their careful upkeep led to the development of the traditional patio festivities
LA MEZQUITA - TORRE DEL ALMINAR
by LoriPori
A Minaret once stood where the Belfry TORRE DEL ALMINAR is now. The original Minaret was built in 957 and was eventually enveloped in this Barocque Belltower. It really is a beautiful tower and not surprisingly very much photographed. Along with the orange trees, it makes for a wonderful picture. I know I couldn't get enough of it and took pics at several different angles.
Guadalquibir
by solopes
The Guadalquivir, more than a river, is a reference in Spanish culture, history and poetry. Its peaceful passage by the historical Cordoba, reminds the Moorish times, well preserved in most artifacts used to retain or extract the water.
To understand all my feelings you need to:
1 - Learn Portuguese
2 - Find a record of João Villaret
3 - Listen to him asking:
"...
Antonio Torres Heredia.
Camborio de dura crin,
moreno de verde luna,
voz de clavel varonil:
¿Quién te ha quitado la vida
cerca del Guadalquivir?
..."
From "La muerte de Antonito el Camborio", by Federico Garcia Lorca.
(IF you did it... good! You may keep on listening to the magic Villaret. If you didn't, at least, try to read Lorca... in any language!)
The Best Tortilla de Espanola!
by Hopkid about Bar Santos
This little tapas bar outside the northwest corner of the Mezquita grounds is very unassuming. But once inside you might notice framed newspaper clippings that praise the homemade tortilla de espanola made here. In Spain, a tortilla is not the same as what one thinks of when one mentions tortilla. In Spain, a tortilla is more of a potato and egg pie, kind of like a quiche depending on what ingredients are included. However it is a bit heavier than a quiche. Bar Santos' version is more potato-y but it's a kind of stiff creamy texture. And I'm not sure what is in it but it is very tasty indeed. I believe one order was 2,50 euro and one is enough to fill you up along with a plate of chorizo and a nice tinto y limon.
The chap working the bar was very nice as were the locals who came in, all ordering a slice of the tortilla casera! Tortilla de espanola
Local ambience, good beer
by hojasdehierba about Bar Correo
We were taken to this bar by a local friend, who assured us that this bar is said to serve the best beer in Cordoba. Well, perhaps it is true, but you have to stay in the middle of the street while drinking it! A pedestrian street, of course. Many local people in bar with central location.
Un amigo cordobes nos llevo a este bar y nos aseguraba que era el que se decia que sirve mejor cerveza de toda la ciudad. Vale, quizas es verdad, pero tienes que estar en medio de la calle bebiendola. Una calle peatonal, claro. Mucha gente de Cordoba en un bar situado en pleno centro Well, there was hardly anything but beer... so...
Bueno, apenas habia nada mas que cerveza, asi que...
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