Door of Forgiveness Cordoba Spain
by Joan Carroll
Title
Door of Forgiveness Cordoba Spain
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
During the daytime, the Door of Forgiveness is the main entryway used to access the Patio of the Oranges and then the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba Spain. As a result, it is always open. Unluckily for me, there was some construction scaffolding just inside the door so a daytime photo was out of the question. I was heading somewhere else early one morning when I passed by the closed door and realized this was my chance! I did have to back up against the building across the narrow street and jostle with delivery trucks and handcarts and delivery people all trying to get their morning’s work done before the tourists arrive! One website says that this door is one of the most important doors in the ceremonial life of the Cathedral (but doesn’t say why) and was completed in 1377. However, the current look is the result of 17th century remodeling. Above there are remains of some murals which represent Our Lady of the Assumption, flanked by Saint Michel and Saint Raphael. Each of the doors is almost 10 meters high and two meters wide. They are made of pine tree wood and covered by bronze plaques. This portal blends Christian-era friezes of saints with Islamic arches and geometrical design and is the perfect representation of the Mezquita’s multiple identities. The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
FEATURED PHOTO, UNESCO World Heritage Sites group, 3/4/19
FEATURED PHOTO, Travel Art group, 2/24/19
FEATURED PHOTO, Images That Excite You group, 2/10/19
FEATURED PHOTO, Just Perfect group, 2/10/19
FEATURED PHOTO, The Road To Self Promotion group, 2/10/19
Joan carroll, doors, entry, portal, arch, andalusia, culture, street, landmark, entrance, building, travel, church, exterior, old town, history, medieval, urban, outside, architecture, jewish quarter, famous, historic, arabic, catholicism, muslim, tourism
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February 9th, 2019
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Nisah Cheatham
Congrats! This photo has been featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group on FAA/Pixels. • • • You are invited to archive your photo at the following Discussion Topic: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-unesco-world-heritage-sites.html?showmessage=true&messageid=4504216
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
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