So in the 16th century part of the mosque was destroyed to accomodate this Cathedral. It features an Italianate dome.
The whole thing is just as it is bizarre than it is unique. It's like Jesus next to arabic calligraphy and azulejos next to a cross...
It really is the best of both put in one. The Mihrab was my favourite bit. Unfortunately I don't have pictures. It's a prayer niche richly richly richly ornamented and it held a guilt copy of the Qu'ran.
Top: You can see the Cathedral at the back and how it blends in with the columns of the Mosque.
Then I went to visit an old synagogue. It is one of the last three in Spain.
The whole day was such a mixture of religions and cultures. I spent the afternoon in a little bar where I ended up having coffee with two policemen off duty ( a guy and a woman) and the boss of the bar a lively 60 year old.
I have discovered that in Spain the way to have your coffee is pour an expresso in a glass full of ice cubes. Cafe con helos. Delicious and so refreshing. But my tummy did not like it and I felt a little rough all evening. Nice.
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