Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Islamic-Christian religious complex in central Cordoba, Spain.
The interior structure contains 856 marble columns forming double arches in red and white stone across nineteen longitudinal and thirty-six transverse naves.
The original mosque, initiated in 785 by Emir Abd al-Rahman I, underwent multiple expansions until its conversion to a cathedral in 1236.
The building combines Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic architectural elements, with capitals and columns collected from various ancient structures across the Mediterranean region.
The monument receives 750,000 visitors annually and provides guided tours in multiple languages with advanced booking through the official website.
The prayer hall features a distinctive mihrab with intricate Byzantine mosaics and geometric patterns created by Islamic artisans in the tenth century.
Location: Córdoba
Inception: 786
Architects: Hernán Ruiz, Juan de Ochoa, Ahmad Ben Baso
Architectural style: Moorish architecture
Length: 178 m
Width: 125 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Historic centre of Córdoba, Sitio Arqueológico de Córdoba
Address: 1 Calle del Cardenal Herrero 14003 Córdoba
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 08:30-11:30,15:00-18:00
Phone: +34957470512
Website: https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es
GPS coordinates: 37.87886,-4.77934
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:08
The monuments of Cordoba encompass religious and civil buildings from the 1st to the 20th century. The Mosque-Cathedral with its 856 columns, the Alcázar with its tiered gardens, the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir, and the Medina Azahara reflect the Roman, Muslim, and Christian periods. Flower-filled patios, medieval churches, and Renaissance palaces complete this architectural ensemble in the historical center.
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Puerta del Puente
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Calleja de las Flores
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Molino de la Albolafia
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Convento de Santa Clara
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Triunfo de San Rafael de la Puerta del Puente
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Patio of the Orange Trees
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Capilla de San Bartolomé
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Facultad de Filosofía y Letras building
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Monumento a los enamorados
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Palacio Episcopal
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Baños árabes de Santa María
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Córdoba Public Library
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Convento de la Encarnación
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Hospital de San Sebastián
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Centro de Arte Rafael Botí
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Capilla de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora, Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
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Palacio de las Quemadas (Córdoba)
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San Pedro de Alcántara Church
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Baños árabes de la Pescadería
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Torre-Alminar de Santa Clara
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Bust of Al-Gafequi
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Biblioteca Diocesana de Córdoba
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