I had never heard of this physician depicted in the impressive statue here. It has added to the knowledge of early surgery particularly hearing that he removed cataracts with hollow reeds.
The Maimonides Statue is near the Synagogue, and we would have walked right by it, if our tour guide didn’t point it out to us. Maimonides was born in Cordoba; was a philosopher and physician. Takin...
Statue of Maimonides, a culturally important Cordoban
Situated in a small square near the old synagogue, this statue of the famous Jewish philosopher, theologian and doctor was erected in 1964. A hugely important figure in medieval Cordoba, he was forced...
Bronze sculpture of philosopher, theologian and doctor, Maimónides, erected in 1964. My wife and I were part of a guided walking tour and really appreciated the opportunity to see this poignant but sl...
Impressive statue
Considered one of the greatest Jewish scholars in Spain before the Jews were expelled in 1492, the statue is evidence of the importance of Maimonides
Surprise finding
I had never heard of this physician depicted in the impressive statue here. It has added to the knowledge of early surgery particularly hearing that he removed cataracts with hollow reeds.
Maimonides Statue
The Maimonides Statue is near the Synagogue, and we would have walked right by it, if our tour guide didn’t point it out to us. Maimonides was born in Cordoba; was a philosopher and physician. Takin...
Statue of Maimonides, a culturally important Cordoban
Situated in a small square near the old synagogue, this statue of the famous Jewish philosopher, theologian and doctor was erected in 1964. A hugely important figure in medieval Cordoba, he was forced...
POIGNANT
Bronze sculpture of philosopher, theologian and doctor, Maimónides, erected in 1964. My wife and I were part of a guided walking tour and really appreciated the opportunity to see this poignant but sl...