Iglesia de San Hipólito, Gothic religious monument in central Córdoba, Spain
The Iglesia de San Hipólito is a Gothic church in Córdoba built with a single nave, lateral chapels, and a two-section brick tower that rises above the cityscape. The interior features ribbed vaults crossing the transept and displays multiple altars and religious artworks throughout the space.
King Alfonso XI commissioned the building in 1343 to honor his victory at the Battle of Salado and establish a royal burial place for his father. Over subsequent centuries it was maintained under different administrations and remains an important religious site today.
The church served as a royal sanctuary where members of the royal family were venerated and buried, and visitors can observe how the interior spaces were designed to express both power and devotion through art and architecture.
The church sits centrally between Gran Capitán Avenue and Menéndez Pelayo Street, making it easy to reach on foot from most parts of the city center. Regular visiting hours are maintained and you can step inside to view the interior spaces and artworks.
The organ inside was built in 1735 by Joseph Corbacho and ranks among Andalusia's most important historical instruments. Music lovers and art historians value this instrument for its craftsmanship and the sound it produces.
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