Cordoba was the largest city in Europe in the 10th century. It's renowned for its leather goods and centuries of craftsmanship. The beautiful Andalusian city retains its image as a tolerant city where the Muslim, Jewish and Christian heritage is intertwined. For example, the Mezquita was a mosque before being turned into a cathedral. It's the outstanding masterpiece in Cordoba with its courtyard of orange trees where ceremonial ablutions used to be performed. Another symbol of this communal life is the Juderia, the former Jewish ghetto, which is full of crooked alleyways, whitewashed walls, and superb courtyards which house an annual festival.
