The Companion Guide to the South of Spain
Seiten
2000
Companion Guides (Verlag)
978-1-900639-33-0 (ISBN)
Companion Guides (Verlag)
978-1-900639-33-0 (ISBN)
Andalucia in its heyday, after the invasion of the Moors in 711, was famous for its wealth and fertility, and the province has a distinct Moorish character. The Moors cultivated science and the arts, and their influence was felt throughout western Europe. This is a guide to the South of Spain.
I value the traditional virtues of the Companion Guides... actually written by an individual rather than packaged by production teams... straightforward intelligent guides to cultural sites. BOOKSELLER
Andalucia in its heyday, after the invasion of the Moors in 711, was famous for its wealth and fertility, and the province's Moorish character remains distinct; even before the Moors, the Phoenicians, the Romans and the Vandals had all beendrawn to this beautiful land. The Moors cultivated science and the arts, and their influence was felt throughout western Europe - in the songs of the troubadours, the poems of Dante and the discoveries of Copernicus; their merchants enriched the province; their courtiers and architects set new standards of luxurious living. This glory finally ended in 1492, when the Christian armies of the Reconquista entered Granada, but much remains in the three Moorishtowns of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, and the country round about, to recall the great times. Alfonso Lowe is an admirable guide, from the intricacies of the distinction between Mozarabic and Mudejar Moorish styles to the characteristic dishes to be found in restaurants and bars - and to the adjacent territories of Murcia and the greater part of Alicante.
I value the traditional virtues of the Companion Guides... actually written by an individual rather than packaged by production teams... straightforward intelligent guides to cultural sites. BOOKSELLER
Andalucia in its heyday, after the invasion of the Moors in 711, was famous for its wealth and fertility, and the province's Moorish character remains distinct; even before the Moors, the Phoenicians, the Romans and the Vandals had all beendrawn to this beautiful land. The Moors cultivated science and the arts, and their influence was felt throughout western Europe - in the songs of the troubadours, the poems of Dante and the discoveries of Copernicus; their merchants enriched the province; their courtiers and architects set new standards of luxurious living. This glory finally ended in 1492, when the Christian armies of the Reconquista entered Granada, but much remains in the three Moorishtowns of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, and the country round about, to recall the great times. Alfonso Lowe is an admirable guide, from the intricacies of the distinction between Mozarabic and Mudejar Moorish styles to the characteristic dishes to be found in restaurants and bars - and to the adjacent territories of Murcia and the greater part of Alicante.
Introducing Andalucia - the road to Cordoba; Cordoba and the Great Mosque; Cordoba - the city; excursions from Cordoba and the road to Seville; Seville - the cathedral; devotions and diversions in Seville; Seville - northern city, southern city; excursions from Seville; from Seville to Jerez; Jerez to Cadiz; Cadiz to Ronda; Ronda and its surroundings; Ronda to Malaga and Granada; Granada - southern city, north-western city, the Alhambra.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.12.2000 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Companion Guides |
| Zusatzinfo | 12 b/w illus. |
| Verlagsort | Woodbridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 518 g |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Spanien |
| ISBN-10 | 1-900639-33-5 / 1900639335 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-900639-33-0 / 9781900639330 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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