Day 35 – Córdoba to Madrid

We climbed to the top of the Mosque-Cathedral bell tower this morning (a mere 151 steps to the bells and another 40 to the next level) and enjoyed the views over the old town. We had a little time before we had to catch our train so we enjoyed another wander through the narrow and winding streets of Córdoba.

Looking over Mosque/Cathedral roofline

Orange Tree Courtyard

Alcazar de los Reyes Cristanos

Jewish quarter

Dome within Bellow Tower

It took us just under 2 hours to train it to Madrid today (top speed 301 kmh). We had booked on a Kickstart tour of Madrid this afternoon, which we really enjoyed – once it happened. We had inadvertently booked for next Friday but after a couple of phone calls it was rearranged and happened an hour later. We had an excellent guide, Beatriz, who is an historian and she was able to give us so much interesting information on the history of Spain and Madrid as we wandered around the city.

Madrid Royal Palace at Plaza de Oriente

Almudena Cathedral, commenced 1879, completed 1993

Tapas, (we really love Tapas) but at an unfashionable tourist time, finished our day.

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