Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

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Tags : Church & Cathedral

Timings : Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday and Religious Holidays: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bell Tower Visits: Available in half-hour slots from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Note: The last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Free entry is offered from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM; however, group visits are not permitted during this time.

Entry Fee : General Admission: EUR 13
Children (10–14 years): EUR 7
Children under 10: Free
Bell Tower Access: EUR 3

Facilities : Cloakroom, Restrooms, Gift Shop, Wheelchair Accessible, Guided Tours

Also Refered As:

Mosque-Cathedral Monumental Site of Cordoba, Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Cordoba Overview

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, also known as the Mezquita-Catedral, is a historic religious monument located in the heart of Córdoba. This architectural masterpiece is renowned for its unique blend of Islamic and Christian elements, reflecting its complex history and is a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Visitors are drawn to its stunning arches, intricate mosaics, and the harmonious fusion of a grand mosque with a Renaissance cathedral.

Constructed in 785 AD under the Umayyad ruler Abd al-Rahman I, the original mosque underwent several expansions, becoming one of the most magnificent Islamic structures in the Western world. Following the Christian reconquest in 1236, it was consecrated as a cathedral. In the 16th century, a Renaissance nave was inserted into the center of the expansive mosque. The interior is famed for its forest of over 850 columns topped with red and white double arches, leading to the richly adorned mihrab, a prayer niche facing Mecca. The juxtaposition of the mosque's hypostyle hall with the later-added Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements of the cathedral creates a mesmerizing architectural dialogue.

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