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Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Attraction
4.8 (17224 reviews)
Ornate, Moorish-style place of worship, with a hall of arched pillars & a basilica with frescos.
C. Cardenal Herrero, 1, Centro, 14003 Córdoba, Spain
+34 957 47 05 12
Did You Know?
Mosque Boom
After the Moorish conquest in the 8th century, Cordoba saw the construction of around 300 mosques, showcasing its ambition to rival the grandeur of cities like Constantinople, Damascus, and Baghdad.
Mosque Size
The Great Mosque of Cordoba was the second largest mosque in the world after the Holy Mosque in Mecca, a testament to its importance and scale.
Cathedral Transformation
In the 13th century, under Ferdinand III, the Great Mosque of Cordoba was converted into a cathedral, blending Islamic and Christian architectural styles.
Architectural Impact
The mosque's architecture served as a testing ground for building techniques, influencing both Arabic and Christian cultures since the 8th century.
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