Cortijo de las Mezquitas, Former mosque and agricultural estate in Antequera, Spain
Located between Antequera and Campillos municipalities, this estate features three naves separated by pillars with horseshoe arches reminiscent of Cordoba Mosque architecture.
Built during the reign of Caliph Abd al-Rahman III in the 10th century, the mosque was converted into an agricultural estate after 1552.
The structure represents the largest rural mosque discovered in Spain, with an original capacity of 700 people and distinctive Islamic architectural elements.
The estate stands at coordinates 37.091577, -4.827451, approximately 7 kilometers from the Sierra de Yeguas road intersection.
The courtyard maintains a nearly perfect square shape measuring 28.25 meters on each side, incorporating stones from nearby Roman settlements.
Location: Antequera
Location: Campillos
Inception: 9 century
GPS coordinates: 37.09158,-4.82745
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:31
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