Last Updated on August 2, 2022 by Jim Ferri
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In Cordoba, Spain, a great mosque was constructed in 785CE and expanded multiple times in the subsequent centuries.
During 1236 it was converted to a cathedral after the Christian forces of Castile captured Córdoba during the Reconquista.
In the 16th century, a Renaissance cathedral was built inside Cordoba’s great mosque when a nave and transept were inserted into the center of the building. The minaret was also converted into a bell tower. However, the remainder of the mosque was left in its original state.
The building, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption), continues to serve as the city’s cathedral, and Mass is celebrated there daily.
The mosque, the third largest in the world, is regarded as an important monument in the history of Islamic architecture. It is still known as Mezquita de Córdoba, the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
Today, the building is one of Spain’s principal historical monuments and attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s also an incredibly beautiful and fascinating place to visit.
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