Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to cordoba. The mosquecathedral of cordoba whose ecclesiastical name is the cathedral of our lady of. The concession to allow individuals to visit without entrance fee is a long standing one and i believe stems from the wish on the part of the authorities to allow private worship or at least allow those of little means to enjoy this magnificent building without being surrounded by tour groups. I main altarpiece, with paintings by antonio palomino. We entered through the side entrance early and stayed for an hour this was in the 60s. G stonemasons marks from the enlargement of almanzor. C exhibition area for the old basilica of san vincente. The mosquecathedral of cordoba 8 enlargement of almanzor.
The mosquecathedral of cordoba, also known as the great mosque of cordoba, whose ecclesiastical name is the cathedral of our lady of the assumption, is the catholic cathedral of the diocese of cordoba dedicated to the assumption of the virgin mary and located in the spanish region of andalusia the mezquita spanish for mosque of cordoba symbolizes the many religious changes. H original eastern wall from the enlargement of alhakam ii. The great mosque of cordoba was considered a wonder of the medieval world by both muslims and christians. Historic centre of cordoba unesco world heritage centre. Built on a visigothic site, which was probably the site of an earlier roman temple, the great mosque of cordoba was begun between 784 and 786 during the reign of abd alrahman i, who escaped from syria to the iberian peninsula after his family was massacred by a rival political dynasty. Delve into the cultural melting pot of cordoba on a 3. All of the information about the monument, its activity and tourist visits, including opening hours and tickets. The work of building the resplendent mezquita employed thousands of artisans and labourers, and such a vast undertaking led to. Situated a stones throw from the jewish quarter, this former mosque now houses a cathedral, which has resulted in some very impressive architecture. I have visited the cathedral mezquita a few times and first was when i was with a small group of schoolboys.
Cordobas period of greatest glory began in the 8th century after the moorish conquest, when some 300 mosques and innumerable palaces and public buildings were built to rival the splendours of constantinople, damascus and baghdad. Click any image to enlarge or start at the beginning for a virtual tour. The airconditioned units are furnished with tiled floors and feature a private bathroom, a flatscreen tv, free wifi, desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, patio and views over the city. No monument is more iconic of spains eclectic culture and religious evolution. The 10 best mezquita mosquecathedral of cordoba tours.