SPAIN - Andalusia (Andalucia)
Cordoba
The historic quarter of Cordoba is a beautiful network of narrow streets, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around the Mezquita, which reflects the city's prominent place in the Islamic world during medieval times.
The most important building and symbol of the city, the Great Mosque (mezquita) of Cordoba and current cathedral, alongside the Roman bridge, are the best known facet of the city. The construction of the Great Mosque started in 784 by Abd al-Rahman and was considerably expanded by later Muslim rulers. Cordoba returned to Christian rule in 1236 during the Reconquista, and the building was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century.
BEST TIME to VISIT ANDALUSIA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to CORDOBA
From May to October
The cathedral was built in a former mosque, making a very unique architecture
Historic center - old white buildings around the mezquita
Orange trees Courtyard of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba owes its name to the more than 90 orange trees it contains
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture and is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Roman Triumphal Arch
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Historic center - white houses and flowers
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture and is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Patio in an old building
Historic center - white houses
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture
Historic city - White houses around the cathedral
Cathedral (Mezquita) - gates in moorish style
Roman Bridge
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
construction started in the year 785 and initiated the so-called Califal style, which combined Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, Syrian and Persian elements. This style dominated all the Moorish-Hispanic architecture of the centuries to come, up to the Mudéjar-style of Moors living in Spain after it was reconquered by Christians
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture
Wall of the old city
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture
Mezquita - Cathedral with a horse carriage for tourists
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture
cathedral of Cordoba, build on a splendid mosque.
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
the Cathedral (Mezquita) is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture
Great Mosque of Cordoba - this door is framed by an exquisitely decorated arch
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
The mihrab in the Great Mosque of Cordoba is framed by an exquisitely decorated arch
Historic center - Mesquita is on the left and shops on the right
Historic center - Moorish windows and flowers
Flamenco is a genre of Spanish music, song, and dance from Andalusia, in southern Spain, that includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance) and palmas (handclaps).
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and flowers in season
Cathedral (Mezquita) - Bell tower
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and flowers in season
Cordoba is listed by Unesco as word heritage
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Great Mosque of Cordoba - this door is framed by an exquisitely decorated arch
Mezquita - Cathedral : the building is famous for its magnificent moorish architecture
Mezquita - Cathedral : the building is famous for its magnificent moorish architecture
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
Cathedral (Mezquita) - one of the gates in moorish style
Mezquita - Cathedral : entrance for visitors
Mosque and the "Patio de los Naranjos" or Orange trees courtyard
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
a Renaissance cathedral nave was inserted in the moorish mosque in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church - Here a virgin Mary altar
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church
The mihrab in the Great Mosque of Cordoba is framed by an exquisitely decorated arch
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
a Renaissance cathedral nave was inserted in the moorish mosque in the 16th century
a Renaissance cathedral nave was inserted in the moorish mosque in the 16th century
a Renaissance cathedral nave was inserted in the moorish mosque in the 16th century
The mosque (Mezquita) - a Renaissance cathedral nave has been inserted during the 16th century
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
The mosque (Mezquita) was converted to a Roman Catholic church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century
Cathedral (Mezquita) - outside wall
Historic city - Cordoba is famous for its white houses and narrow streets
Cathedral (Mezquita) - Bell tower
The mihrab in the Great Mosque of Cordoba is framed by an exquisitely decorated arch