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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
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Ranked #1 of 41 attractions in Cordoba
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Traveller 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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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It amazing - unless you have been before or seen pictures nothing prepares you for the interior. It is a mosque with a cathedral build inside it - truly amazing.

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Dorset, U.K.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Amazing history- we had a guide who was very good at fitting it into the context of history. An amazing edifice which must be one of the wonders of the world. Not to be missed if you are anywhere in the vicinity.

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Temple Terrace, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

All i can say is wow,w Ow,wow. Amazing site beautifully restored and maintained. Went as part of a trafalgar tour and the local guide was so errudite and passionate about the cathedral.

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Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is definitely an attraction you will want to see. It's an amazing building with an interesting history although it ends up being a little confusing on a couple of levels for me. The building started as a Islamic temple and it's clear from the interior that's the origins. However at some stage it became a catholic church and sections... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The mezquita is a very special building. In the mosque is build a long time ago a cathedral. The arches are famous and impressive.

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The architecture is beautiful. The area is extremely busy and there was a lot of un-emptied rubbish bins even early in the day. Gardens a disappointment.

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Campanillas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Charles I & V may have regarded it as a crime against humanity (but then, so is his palace in the Alhambra!) but the Muslim and Christian blend of this great edifice is breathtaking. It has to be seen both by day and night to appreciate its real beauty. (but the night visits are very quickly booked up).

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Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Make sure you don't make mistake wearing sleeveless top no matter how hot it is, unless you have pashmina in your bag, they will not let you in as it is still working church. Wednesdays are free.

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Vélez-Málaga, Andalucia, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

We visited the Mezquita about eight years ago and were wondering whether to go again, but are so glad we returned and did the night tour. It was absolutely wonderful. It lasted about an hour and is audio guided with staff there to lead the way and give additional information, and started in the Patio de Los Naranjos. From there... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

One of THE architectural wonders of Spain. Must see. Arrive at 8.30am and you will have free admittance for an hour or so

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