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Synagogue in Cordoba
Posted: Sun March 13, 2005 01:10 AM UTC

Does anyone know what hours are available for visiting?

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Marty

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RE: Synagogue in Cordoba
Posted: Sun March 13, 2005 02:16 AM UTC

RG says: Tu-Sat (:30-2 PM & 3:30-5:30; Sun 9:30-1:30; last entry 30 min. before close

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velotrain

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RE: Synagogue in Cordoba
Posted: Sun March 13, 2005 06:48 AM UTC

Afternoon around 3 is best time.Small Synagogue but nice.
If you happen to visit Cochin, India, don't miss-out a visit to Synagogue which is rather big and beautiful.This is just for your information.

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suru

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RE: Synagogue in Cordoba
Posted: Sun March 13, 2005 05:07 PM UTC

The entire Jewish Quarter of Cordoba is interesting. There is a statue of Maimonedes on Judeos Street. Cordoba is a beautiful little town and the Great Mosque (La Mezquita) is one of the most magnificent buildings I've ever seen. It easily gives the Alhambra a run for the money. If you visit Toledo, there is the strangest name I've ever heard of for a place of worship...Sinagoga Santa Maria La Blanca (St. Mary's Synagogue). Our guide told us with pride that "Spain is now 110% Catholic".
Enjoy your trip.
Happy Travels,
Irv

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irvbur

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RE: RE: Synagogue in Cordoba
Posted: Thu March 17, 2005 12:05 AM UTC

The Synagogue in Toledo has a Christian name because it was taken over by the Christians in the early 15th Century. This happened to many structures when the Christians drove the Moors out of Spain and the Jews were told to either convert or leave. The Mosque of Cordoba might have been destroyed had the Christians not decided to apportion a central part for the construction of a chapel. The irony is that ruining the Great Mosque of Cordoba actually saved it.

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