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Great Cathedral and Mosque (Mezquita de Cordoba)

calle Cardenal Herrero 1, 14003 Cordoba, Spain (Formerly Excmo. Cabildo Catedralicio de Córdoba)
957 470512
Ranked #1 of 30 attractions in Cordoba
5.0 of 5 stars 751 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Traveler Description: The Cordoba Mezquita (Mosque) When the Moors arrived in Cordoba, they found a Visigothic church in the center of town. The Emir Abd ar-Rahman I... more »
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UP NORTH
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The contrast between the understated colours and harmony of the original mosque, and the sometimes grotesquely violent imagery and elaborate carvings superimposed on it is quite disturbing, but the beauty and tranquility shine through. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We were in awe at the size and history in this Cathedral and Mosque. It was more than we expected and is, to date, the most awe inspiring place I have visited in Spain. More

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Charleston
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Gorgeous, grandiose, breathtaking. This amazing structure combines two religions & centuries of conflict in a city which also has a barrio named Juderia. It also has the most soaring, beautiful masonry, and at ground viewing level, evidence of "regular" mason's work. The gold is evident everywhere. Spend an entire day looking up, and around. It's Disneyland for informed adults. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Fascinating to expore this ancient cathedral. More to it than meets the eye. Wear good walking shoes when exploring the whole area More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The history of the Mezquita is amazing and worth learning before touring the great Mosque and Cathedral. Our hotel was 1/2 a block walking distance and we walked by the Mezquita walls to get to anywhere we needed to go. We planned almost a full day to tour the Cathedral and Mosque and glad we made time to wander around... More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A must see in Cordoba fascinating place although the audio was a little confusing, would have liked a guide, we tagged on to a group to listen to a little information More

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Virginia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Let me make clear how neat this place is. We had 1 and 1/2 days in Cordoba and we spent most of the first day there and then returned the next morning for another hour. I don't know if we have ever done that before. You've seen pictures of the striped arches. There really are a lot of them as... More

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são paulo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

You must go. And try to learn about the history of if, there or before going, it is worth-willing. More

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Norfolk
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Everything,the history, the splendour and the price. Easily enough fora 2 day stay. More

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Basel, Switzerland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Ein Highlight jeder Andaluzien-Reise. The Mezquita of Cordoba (Mosque of Cordoba) is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Cordoba, Spain. Mezquita is a Spanish word and it means mosque. The Mezquita was built in the 10th century during the ruled of Abd- ar-Rahman III, who was one of the greatest rulers in the history of Islam. During this time, Cordoba... More

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