Mezquita de Almonaster la Real
Mezquita de Almonaster la Real
Mezquita de Almonaster la Real
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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La Mezquita, levantada a finales del S. IX o principios del X sobre los restos de una antigua iglesia visigoda, es el monumento emblemático de la localidad. Fue declarada Monumento Nacional el 3 de junio de 1.931. Destacable en el mismo lugar, el Castillo-fortaleza, cerca murada que rodea al edificio y La Plaza de Toros (año 1.821)
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NomadicTraveller7
Fuerteventura11,884 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This wonderful mosque, dating back to 9th Century, is the main reason to visit this tranquil and unspoilt village in the Sierra de Aracena. It is said that the mosque may have been built on Roman and/or Visgothic buildings, but it little was changed or added to after the Moors left the area. The mosque is attached to the old castle of Aracena. Bizarrely, the open area of the castle was converted into a bullring in 1821 but it is not possible to visit that. The mosque is free to visit, and it seems that it can be visited throughout out the day as there is no one in attendance. There are 1 or 2 parking spots, but driving to it through the village to get to it is supposedly restricted to residents. It is not that far from the edge of the village, and it is a pretty little town with some attractive churches and buildings.
Written May 6, 2024
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Independent_Joe
Winchester, UK399 contributions
Sep 2018
Well worth a visit if you are nearby. Much history. Good views form the top too. Interesting glimpse of the Islamic past
Written September 5, 2018
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Chileice
Spain2,872 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is well worth a detour to see... and you will have to detour. It is not on the main track to anywhere. But the town itself is beautiful, the mezquita holds a simple elegance of form from so many hundreds of years ago and the views from there are spectacular. I already want to go back. When we were there, we were the only people on the property, so it is not overrun by tourists. It is also free. It is a bit of a walk to get up to it, but that is nothing unusual for Spain.
Written June 16, 2018
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Emira T
Tunis, Tunisia860 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Definitely worth a visit!
In addition to vestiges of Roman occupation, the monument testifies of its use as a church under the Visigoth period. In the IX-Xth c., under the reign of And Al Rahman III, it becomes a mosque. It is worth noting that the town's actual name "Almonaster" derives from the Arabic term "Al-Munastyr" which was given by the Muslims to designate ancient Christian temples. After the Portuguese conquest (XIIIthc), the monument becomes a Church. There is an interesting mix of influences and it is precisely what makes this building unique and worth a stop.
The mosque is opened everyday from 9am to 8pm (even during holidays) and it is free.
Adjacent is the Plaza de Toros with its bullfighting ring built in 1891.
In addition to vestiges of Roman occupation, the monument testifies of its use as a church under the Visigoth period. In the IX-Xth c., under the reign of And Al Rahman III, it becomes a mosque. It is worth noting that the town's actual name "Almonaster" derives from the Arabic term "Al-Munastyr" which was given by the Muslims to designate ancient Christian temples. After the Portuguese conquest (XIIIthc), the monument becomes a Church. There is an interesting mix of influences and it is precisely what makes this building unique and worth a stop.
The mosque is opened everyday from 9am to 8pm (even during holidays) and it is free.
Adjacent is the Plaza de Toros with its bullfighting ring built in 1891.
Written April 27, 2017
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MisterD-01
Melbourne, Australia571 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
Traversing the cobbled streets, we made our way up to the Mezquita.
We had canine company (we named him Rex) who escorted us all the way. What a regal creature.
Walking into the Mezquita, I must say was calming. The large basin with its offerings strewn across the base, was a vessel of sustenance for Rex, who lapped at its cooling waters.
The views from the peak the Mezquita was perched on nothing short of spectacular. The tower which stood guard over the Mezquita and adjacent bull ring was a little interesting to negotiate as the steps and passageway are very narrow. Watch the height as your head could find a new position against the stones.
Again, a place to sit and contemplate as the views are majestic. Rex was never far away. It was as if he was a guardian angel.
Well worth the minutes it takes to get up to the Mezquita,
We had canine company (we named him Rex) who escorted us all the way. What a regal creature.
Walking into the Mezquita, I must say was calming. The large basin with its offerings strewn across the base, was a vessel of sustenance for Rex, who lapped at its cooling waters.
The views from the peak the Mezquita was perched on nothing short of spectacular. The tower which stood guard over the Mezquita and adjacent bull ring was a little interesting to negotiate as the steps and passageway are very narrow. Watch the height as your head could find a new position against the stones.
Again, a place to sit and contemplate as the views are majestic. Rex was never far away. It was as if he was a guardian angel.
Well worth the minutes it takes to get up to the Mezquita,
Written January 1, 2014
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Simone S
Seville, Spain1,051 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
What an astonishing place! This mosque is unique! It was actually built over a visigoth cathedral, of which some rests are displayed inside, and after the Portuguese reconquista a Catholic church was built upon it but without disrupting the original structure (of the IX century).
Truly unique, worth a visit without a doubt!
Truly unique, worth a visit without a doubt!
Written August 16, 2019
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Maureen600
Swanage, Dorset227 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
A lovely white-washed village to walk around and well worth the walk up to the Mezquita. A beautiful historic building with an amazing atmosphere, views over the countryside etc.
Written May 20, 2019
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Romain A
Seville, Spain250 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Had a lot of fun in that wonderful village. The mosque is little but splendid and well conserved, it's a must in the area.
Written February 13, 2019
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Simon W
Sheffield, UK43 contributions
Aug 2018
Beautiful architecture with wonderful views. Quiet unspoilt and no tourists. All above an idyllic village.
Written August 29, 2018
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eagleslayer
Brighton and Hove, UK90 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
A lovely walk though a sleepy and beautiful village or you can drive up but limited parking. The walk is worth it.
A serene atmosphere with views down the valleys with birds of prey floating on the updrafts.
Spent some time here just taking it all in.
Not to be missed.
A serene atmosphere with views down the valleys with birds of prey floating on the updrafts.
Spent some time here just taking it all in.
Not to be missed.
Written June 9, 2017
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Hay q sacar entradas o se puede visitar sobre la marcha?
Written February 7, 2020
Sobre la marcha. Es gratis y no hay control de acceso.
Written February 8, 2020
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