2Cordoba, Spain
Next, we have the noteworthy city of Cordoba in Spain. The city boasts a wealth of culture and heritage. It reflects the strong civilizations that once inhabited the area: the Romans, the Moors, the Jews, and the Christians have all left their mark on its culture, customs, heritage, and local traditions.
This romantic city was designated an official UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site in 1994. This was done to recognize the metropolis’ historical patrimony. It was extended to the exceptional Cordoba Mosque and the surrounding area as well.
At one time the architecture here is said by some to rival that in such other cities as Baghdad and Constantinople. Indeed, the artistic architecture was more than visually impressive. It also played an important part in the birth of the famous neo-Islamic style of the 1800s.
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