Known locally as mezquitacatedral, the great mosque of cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time muslims ruled alandalus muslim. All the information on ticket options, opening times and the services offered. When the mosque was converted to a cathedral almost all the outer doors were sealed. When visiting cordoba, there is one monument that you cannot skip. Cordoba cathedral s renaissance high altar, its gothic ceiling, the baroque lectern and pulpit. During moorish times, the many open doors of the mosque let in light which made it brighter and one would imagine a more welcoming place than it is today. The mosquecathedral of cordoba 8 enlargement of almanzor. The mosque in cordoba has a cathedral built into its middle. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Media in category exterior of the mosquecathedral of cordoba the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. C exhibition area for the old basilica of san vincente. Its impossible to overemphasise the beauty of cordobas great mosque, with its remarkably serene despite tourist crowds and spacious interior. Mosquecathedral monumental site of cordoba web oficial.
The 10 best mezquita mosquecathedral of cordoba tours. 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. The work of building the resplendent mezquita employed thousands of artisans and labourers, and such a vast undertaking led to. The enormous building has been expanded several times over the centuries. 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.
This monument, a world heritage site, offers us an exceptional tour. All of the information about the monument, its activity and tourist visits, including opening hours and tickets. Op heilige feestdagen waarbij er missen gehouden worden kunnen er aangepaste openingstijden zijn. The mosquecathedral of cordoba is the most important monument in the entire islamic west and one of the most amazing in the world. Although the styles remained essentially the same, there were of. While some of the integrity of the moisture was violated by the christians, the combination of the two religious houses of worship in one structure is unique and extraordinary. Plan your visit to the mosquecathedral monumental site of cordoba. The great mosque of cordoba was considered a wonder of the medieval world by both muslims and christians. Discover one of the most beautiful and unique buildings in the world. The mosquecathedral of cordoba whose ecclesiastical name is the cathedral of our lady of. No monument is more iconic of spains eclectic culture and religious evolution. The original structure was built by the umayyad ruler. The cathedrals construction lasted until the beginning of the 17th century.
The christian structures of the alcazar were built as a royal residence. 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. Within the mezquita, in the very center, is a renaissance cathedral, which bishop alonso manrique began build in 1523. Delve into the cultural melting pot of cordoba on a 3.