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Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: Experience Islamic and Catholic Architecture in One Landmark
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Córdoba
Experience the awe-inspiring Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where Islamic and Catholic architecture converge. Explore the stunning columns, arches, and ornate details on a guided tour of this iconic Spanish landmark.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza del Triunfo - At this point we will begin the visit. Here you can see the Statue of the Custodian of San Rafael and the Roman Bridge Gate.
- Patio de los Naranjos - Patio de los Naranjos, main entrance of the Mosque Cathedral. We will have the opprtunity to have an introduction about the origin of the current building and the changes along the time.
- Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba - We will enjoy this impressive building and how it is conserving the decorative style of an Islamic mosque, construction of the magnificent monument began in the 8th century. Later extensions vastly increased its size, turning it into the second biggest mosque in the world before it became a Catholic cathedral.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Headphones for clear listening
- Mosque-Cathedral entry tickets
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Experience the breathtaking grandeur of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba on a detailed tour of one of Spain’s most frequented landmarks.
Preserving the ornamental aesthetics of an Islamic mosque, the phenomenal monument’s fabrication commenced in the 8th century. Subsequent enlargements vastly expanded its scale, transforming it into the world’s second-largest mosque before its conversion into a Catholic cathedral.
Step into its interior to witness a multitude of columns and refined double arches, and marvel at the intricate maqsuramihrab (apse) among other embellishments. Allow an accredited guide to help you comprehend the full magnitude of this iconic structure.
Your tour package includes admission, audio guide and taxes.
Body decency rules require that back and shoulders be appropriately covered.
Location
OWAY Tours
Plaza del Triunfo
OWAY Tours office (red building)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(298 Ratings)
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Brunchi
Aug 2, 2024
Full eyes - A masterpiece unique in the world mixing Arab and Christian influences in one place the center constituting a cathedral is not detectable from inside the mosque. 25000 m2 of beautiful achievements
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Swayrag
Jul 11, 2024
Nice tour! - Had a lovely time touring this historic site! Our group was a nice size and friendly. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared historical facts smoothly. Thank you!
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Cinzia2904
Jun 14, 2024
The best of Cordoba Christianity and Islam coexist magnificently - We did the visit with the Civitatis agency and Sarah was our fantastic guide in perfect Italian... Very important to appreciate the beauty of this building. It is a unique mosque/cathedral in the world since Christianity and Islam coexist in the same building... Beautiful and unforgettable. Something not to be missed in Cordoba
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Rozeenak2023
Jun 12, 2024
Guide has good history knowledge - A great tour both mosque and cathedral were stunning such amazing history we'll worth the day trip tp cordoba I wood definitely recommend this tour
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Dyllll
May 21, 2024
Unique building - Amazing building, different from other cathedrals, the mix of Moorish architecture with the later conversion to a cathedral makes it something special. A lot more pared back in decoration leaving the repeating tows of arches to stand out.
Tickets from the official website were only 13 Euros and an audio guide about 4, seem to be a lot of higher prices floating around. Arrived about 20 minutes ahead of pre-booked time but allowed straight in - there wasn't a big queue for tickets either (but don't mention the loos). Maybe we were lucky, but unlike the Seville sights the entrance queues were short
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Fziachour
May 8, 2024
Kortoba Qurtuba Corboda Cordoba - From all the countries of the West to the Indies. On the roof Holy Spain is today the happy mother of princes and peoples, you are the most beautiful, the pride, the jewel of the world here below, the most illustrious of lands. By Fziachour
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Erwin_s
Jun 16, 2024
informative tour - very informative tour, guide was full of information with charts and drawings to illustrate the plans and design of the mosque. just the right length
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Allen_y
Jun 11, 2024
Incredible experience - Incredible architecture and history. Awe-inspiring building. The audio equipment used on the tour distorted the sound making it a bit difficult to understand the guide.
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Koolesnijders
May 11, 2024
DO NOT BOOK TICKETS VIA HEADOUT website! Just at the checkout! - We booked 2 tickets through Headout, but beware: this is a scam. DO NOT BOOK via HEADOUT! Never received tickets and on TripAdvisor I read that others also wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower, for example, and got NOTHING for a lot of money. Just get tickets at the box office. We did this and the visit was very worthwhile. We didn't have to go in with a guide.
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Richard_c
May 13, 2024
Don’t go on Sunday - The mosque was just beautiful. The guide was difficult to understand at times. The tour was somewhat rushed due to it being Sunday. The church has several masses and everyone must leave at that time. Do not go on a Sunday if u can help it!
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