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Mezquita Cordoba |
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 This mosque – with the simple name ‘Mezquita’ – in the gorgeous historical city of Cordoba is an absolute ‘must-see’! The space within this huge building is 24.000 m2 and the roof is carried by 850 (!) red and white striped pillars. This unique architecture creates an atmosphere of the 1001-nights fairytales. The pillars symbolize endlessness.
The Mezquita – which is 1200 years old – and the Alhambra in Granada are the two last remaining Moorish buildings in Spain and both are in the top 10 of best visited cultural attractions of Spain.
 Originally, the Mezquita was a mosque, but after the Spanish inquisition and the conquering of the Moors, Carl the fifth rebuilt it to a catholic cathedral. Still a lot of people think this is a real shame, because the Moorish period also belongs to Spain’s history and cultural legacy. It’s really special that that the Mezquita remained in is actual setting, because the rest of the mosques and synagogues were completely destroyed or replaced by catholic churches. The ‘Puerto del Perdon’ (the door of forgiveness) gives access to the Mezquita and here you also find the former ‘minaret’. The square itself is called ‘Patio de los Naranjos’ because of the many orange trees which give the visitors some welcome shade in summer.
Entrance +/- € 8. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-17:30.
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