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The Mezquita of Córdoba (also known as the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba) is a stunning architectural masterpiece in southern Spain and one of the most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Europe. It reflects a rich blend of Islamic and Christian styles, symbolizing centuries of cultural and religious interchange.

🏛️ Historical Background
Location: Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain

Construction began: 785 CE under Abd al-Rahman I, the first Umayyad emir of al-Andalus

Converted: Into a Catholic cathedral in 1236 after the Christian Reconquista

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Since 1984

🌟 Architectural Highlights
🕌 Islamic Features (8th–10th centuries)
Hypostyle prayer hall: Filled with over 850 columns made of marble, jasper, and granite.

Horseshoe arches: Especially famous for the red and white double arches, a hallmark of Umayyad architecture.

Mihrab: A lavishly decorated niche indicating the direction of Mecca; adorned with gold mosaics and intricate calligraphy.

Courtyard (Patio de los Naranjos): A peaceful garden with orange trees and fountains used for ablutions before prayer.

✝️ Christian Additions (after 1236)
Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements: Added after the Reconquista.

Cathedral nave: A massive cruciform structure inserted in the middle of the mosque during the 16th century.

Choir and high altar: Lavishly decorated, contrasting with the simplicity of the Islamic sections.

📚 Cultural Significance
It was once the second-largest mosque in the world, after the Kaaba in Mecca.

Symbol of coexistence and transformation between Muslim and Christian cultures.

A unique structure where you can literally walk through centuries of history in a single building.