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The Christ of the Light Mosque: following the unexpected history of a secret corner from the medieval era Toledo [in Spain]
If you are wondering how the words “mosque” and “Christ” can fit in the name of the same building, then you must visit Toledo. The “city of three cultures” has welcomed Jewish, Muslim, and Christian coexistence for centuries. In medieval times,…
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Visiting Medina Azahara: the long-lost gem of Al Andalus, hidden from the eyes of History for nearly 1000 years [close to Cordoba, Spain]
Hidden in the foothills of Sierra de Córdoba, the archeological site of Medina Azahara unravels a story that remained buried for a thousand years. A tale that reminds us that no matter how wonderful, anything can be forgotten. But maybe, if…
