Mezquita de Almonaster, Islamic mosque on Castle Hill, Almonaster la Real, Spain
The mosque features five prayer halls directed towards the qibla wall, with a cubic-semicircular mihrab covered by a domed vault in its center.
Built during the reign of Abd al-Rahman III between the 9th and 10th centuries, the mosque incorporated materials from a previous 6th-century Visigothic basilica.
The structure reflects the architectural evolution through different periods, combining Roman, Islamic, and Gothic elements within its construction methods and decorative features.
Located at Cerro del Castillo, the mosque opens daily from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM and offers free admission to all visitors throughout the year.
This rural mosque remains the only preserved Islamic prayer building outside urban areas in Spain, maintaining its original structural elements from the medieval period.
Location: Almonaster la Real
Part of: Castillo de Almonaster la Real
Address: C. Castillo, 10, 21350 Almonaster la Real, Huelva, Spain 21350 Almonaster la Real 21350 Almonaster la Real
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00
Phone: +34637595756
Website: http://turismoalmonasterlareal.com
GPS coordinates: 37.87057,-6.78730
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:10
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
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