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Alcázar
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| Information sur la photo |
| Copyright: Rafael Santiago (Bermigan) (120) |
| Genre: Lieux |
| Média: Couleur |
| Date de prise de vue: 2007-04-27 |
| Catégories: Châteaux |
| Exposition: f/5.0, 1/320 secondes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Versions: version originale |
| Date de soumission: 2007-06-18 4:41 |
| Vue: 811 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe |
The Alcázar (castle) of Cordoba, with its thick defensive walls, served both as a fortress and a palace, and is a perfect illustration of the development of Cordoban architecture through the ages. Roman and Visigoth ruins lie side by side with Arabic remains in this magnificent building, which was once the favourite residence of the different rulers of the city. However, when Cordoba was taken by Fernando III «the Saint» in 1236, the former Caliphal Palace was in a pitiful, ruinous state. Alfonso X «the Wise» began the restoration work, which was finished off during the reign of Alfonso XI. It has fulfilled many different functions over the years, such as Headquarters of the Inquisition, or a prison (first half of the 20th century).
At first sight, one of the most surprising features of the fortress is its almost rectangular shape with its long walls made of solid blocks of stone (ashlars) and four corner towers (the tower of the Lions, the main keep, the tower of the Inquisition and the tower of the Doves). Inside, the different halls are distributed around courtyards with an exotic array of flowers, aromatic herbs and mature trees. Both rooms and corridors are covered by stone cupolas in Gothic style.
There are two courtyards, but the one in Mudejar style is by far the most attractive. The cool marble floors and the murmur of water, running down the channels and into the ponds, refreshes the hot summer air and soothes the weary visitor's spirits. The spacious gardens, stretching out to the west, give this Alcázar, or castle, an air of monumental grandeur.
(www.turismodecordoba.org) |
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Hi Rafael,
I like this photo, not just because I have been there and have very good memories from Cordoba, but also because it is a good capture. There are a lot of details here but the green parts on both sides of the picture seem to collect all details into a composition.
Regards
Gunnar
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