Convento de Santa Clara, Medieval convent in Historic Center, Córdoba, Spain
Convento de Santa Clara is a convent in Córdoba's historic center that combines architectural elements from different periods. The complex features a Christian church, a converted minaret tower, and remains from an earlier mosque.
The convent was founded in 1265 as Córdoba's first female monastery following the city's Christian conquest. It was built on the site of an important 10th-century mosque.
The convent displays layers of religious life through its architecture and remaining elements from different periods. Visitors can see how Christian, Islamic, and early Christian traditions coexist within the same structure.
The convent is located on Rey Heredia Street and is currently closed to visitors due to ongoing restoration work. Check ahead if you plan to visit the site.
The convent's bell tower is actually a converted Islamic minaret that retains its original Muslim battlements. The original staircase from the mosque era still exists inside and remains accessible to observe.
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