The Mezquita-Cathedral fuses Islamic and Christian architecture into one extraordinary UNESCO masterpiece.
Córdoba was Europe's largest city in the 10th century and the Islamic world's cultural centre. The Mezquita-Cathedral – a mosque with a cathedral built inside – is one of history's most astonishing architectural overlappings.
2.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–October — summer is Spain's hottest (+45 °C)
Top sights & experiences
- 🕌 Mezquita-Cathedral — Mosque & Church
- 🌸 Patio Festival — Flowering Courtyards
- 🏰 Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
- 🏘️ Judería — Jewish Quarter
- 🌉 Roman Bridge & Calahorra Tower
- 🥣 Salmorejo & Rabo de Toro
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