The Beautiful of Cathedral-Mosque in Cordoba, Spain is located in Andalusia City, Southern Spain, Cordoba Province. Standing in the foothills of the Sierra de Montena.
The Great Mosque of Cordoba is a Religious Tourism in Cordoba, Spain. Firstly, the building is a chatedral named Visigohts St Vincent, with the onset of the barbarian invasions of the 6th century, Roman society on the Iberian Peninsula crumbled, and Cordoba fell to the Visigoths in 572. Despite the destruction wrought during this period, Cordoba retained its identity as a town throughout the Visigothic rule. Secondly, When Abd-al-Rahman I was deposed as Caliph of Damascus in 756 he set up his court at Cordoba and laid the foundations for the most glorious period of the city's history. He began building the Great Mosque in 786, a witness of the Islamic civilization trip in Europe and it was bear witness to the fame of Islamic civilization on earth Spain. It is the most important monument of all the Western Islamic world, and it’s doubtless one of the world's most fascinating works of art. Thirdly, In 1236 the city was captured by Ferdinand III the Saint, and Cordoba entered the Christian world again until now. In 1523 the catholic Church and King Charles V put through against the will of the town's administration to build a Christian Cathedral inside of the original Mosque. It works took 234 years, so the original Gothic style is combined with Baroque and Renaissance elements.
On December 15, 1994 UNESCO declared the Great Mosque of Cordoba as a World Heritage Site.
Prices
Prices
To enter the Great Mosque of Cordoba visitors must purchase a ticket for :
- General: €8/Person
- General (nocturnal visit): €18/Person
Guide Services:
Guide Services:
- Audio guide : To rent an audioguide you can pay about €6 for 1-2 hours
- Guided tours :
1. Guided Tour to the Mosque of Cordoba - Join a group (€37) : Daily (from Tuesday to Saturday at 10.30) walking tour visiting the most important monuments in Cordoba in about three and a half hours time.
2. Guided Tour to the Mosque of Cordoba - Guía Privado (€147) : You can also hire a private official guide to accompany you in the Mosque and thus get to know and understand the monument from the perspective of a professional.
Visiting Hours for the
Great Mosque of Cordoba/the Mezquita:
- From Nov 01 to Feb 28
- From Nov 01 to Feb 28
From Monday to Saturday (10 a.m to 6 p.m)
Public holidays and Sunday (8.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m) (2 p.m to 6 p.m)
- From Mar 01 to Oct 31
- From Mar 01 to Oct 31
From Monday to Saturday (10 a.m to 7 p.m)
Public holidays and Sunday (8.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m) (2 p.m to 7 p.m)
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These are parts of inside the Great Mosque of Cordoba (the Mezquita)
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| Bronze Plated Door |
To the south of the Mosque there are 19 Bronze Plated Door which the door is covered with a gold plate center.
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| Patio de los Naranjos |
Stepping through one of the doors you'll enter the Patio de los Naranjos, or Court of the Oranges, which true to its name contains a grove of orange trees, planted in symmetrical rows that replicate the forest of columns within the building. A large fountain drips pleasantly in the middle, and the views of the bell tower framed by trees are excellent.
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| Pillars inside the Great Mosque of Cordoba (the Mezquita) |
The Great Mosque of Cordoba is the wonderful building with the interior space which consists of a forest of columns red and white arches giving a strong chromatic effect. Its doubtless one of the world's most fascinating works of art.
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| Mihrab |
Opposite the room from the entrance is the Mihrab, a spectacular archway decorated with Arabic writing which was the focus of the mosque, as it faced in the direction of Mecca and was what every Muslim faced as they knelt on the floor to pray . Once, tens of thousands of people could fit into this space to pray, the multitude knelt on their rugs before the Mihrab. In the corner of the building nearby are glass cases with artifacts excavated from beneath the Mezquita, and the walls along the side of the building are lined with chapels, each one with an intricate piece of artwork.
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| Dome |
Above the mihrab, is an equally dazzling Dome. It is built of crisscrossing ribs that create pointed arches all lavishly covered with gold mosaic in a radial pattern. This astonishing building technique anticipates later Gothic rib vaulting, though on a more modest scale.
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| The Bell Tower |
Approaching the Mezquita, the first thing you will notice is the massive Bell Tower on the building's north side which looms over the surrounding buildings. Built in the 1600s the tower replaced a minaret previously on the site. Along the outside of the building the wall takes on the appearance of a fortress, with an elaborate set of Moorish-style archway and windows spaced every so often.
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| Cathedral of Cordoba |
At the center of the building, the Cathedral towers over the rest of the building, and the transition from the impressive-but-intimate mosque structure to the overwhelming awe of the cathedral is abrupt and rather jarring, but don't let that stop you from taking in the beauty of the cathedral, with its rich decoration and well-illuminated interior, standing to suggest triumph over the Muslims who previously used this building. The presence of the cathedral also offers the unique opportunity to so easily compare the differences between Muslim and Christian architecture.
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| Chapel of Sagrario |
The Royal Chapel Mezquita is used for Christians’s worship like do a mess in every sunday.
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| The Mezquita at night |
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| The Roman Bridge |
Tips on getting to the Mezquita:
If in a group of 3 or more people, do consider getting the bonobus(10 trip card) from any tobacco shop/kiosk. There's 1 in the Cordoba bus station, directly opposite the train station. It only costs 6.60 euros for 10 trips.
From the train/bus station, hop on to bus 3 or 16 to San Fernando street. From there, it's only about a 10-15 minute to walk.
Hotels near The Great Mosque
of Cordoba (The Mezquita)
*Las Casas de la Judería de
Córdoba (€52/night)
Just 2 minutes from hotel to The Great Mosque of Cordoba. About 180m by walking. Located in the historic city center of Cordoba, Casas de la Judería combine modern facilities with the charm of a historic building. There are many authentic details and craftsmanship. An attractive residential complex of the 17th century and 18th with beautiful gardens, fountains and terraces. There are outdoor swimming pool and a traditional Andalusian restaurant. Free wired internet is available in public areas. There are also have Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in Room. Rooms at Hotel Casas de la Judería are large and comfortable. Each room has satellite TV, Air Conditioning and a private bathroom with slippers and toiletries. 24-Hour Front Desk.
Just 2 minutes from hotel to The Great Mosque of Cordoba. About 180m by walking. Located in the historic city center of Cordoba, Casas de la Judería combine modern facilities with the charm of a historic building. There are many authentic details and craftsmanship. An attractive residential complex of the 17th century and 18th with beautiful gardens, fountains and terraces. There are outdoor swimming pool and a traditional Andalusian restaurant. Free wired internet is available in public areas. There are also have Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in Room. Rooms at Hotel Casas de la Judería are large and comfortable. Each room has satellite TV, Air Conditioning and a private bathroom with slippers and toiletries. 24-Hour Front Desk.
*Hotel Mezquita (€23/night)
Just 2 minutes from hotel to The Great Mosque of Cordoba. About 150m by walking. Mezquita Hotel is located in the heart of the old Jewish Quarter in Córdoba.
Just 2 minutes from hotel to The Great Mosque of Cordoba. About 150m by walking. Mezquita Hotel is located in the heart of the old Jewish Quarter in Córdoba.
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