Monasterio de San Pedro el Real, Baroque church building in central Córdoba, Spain.
The Monasterio de San Pedro el Real is a baroque church building located in central Cordoba. Its interior features pillars supporting an ornate ceiling with Mudéjar-style decorations and includes circular apses for its religious functions.
The monastery started as a Franciscan convent after Christian troops took control of Cordoba under King Ferdinand III. Over time, significant changes were made, including the addition of baroque marble features during the 18th century.
The monastery displays a blend of different architectural styles that reflect Cordoba's layered past. Visitors can observe traces of these different periods in the decorations and design elements throughout the building.
The building is partly accessible, mainly through the church and connected cloister. Access is from Capitulares Street, where the structure connects to the adjacent Ministry of Culture building.
Parts of the original convent were reused in the 19th century to construct a well-known cafe and provide marble for a house in another city. This shows how the building's materials were valued beyond its original religious purpose.
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