Mezquita Córdoba, Spain

The Mezquita of Cordoba is a beautiful and fascinating 8th-century mosque known for its forest of columns and striped arcades.

Forest
Interior of the Mezquita, with its forest of over 856 (originally 1,293) columns topped with piers and two tiers of red-and-white striped arches. The ancient columns - made of jasper, onyx, marble, and granite - were taken from the Roman temple which had previously occupied the site and shipped in from other ancient buildings. The arches date from the late 8th century, with expansions in the 10th century. Holly Hayes all photos →
Location map of Mezquita, Córdoba, Spain. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Mezquita, Córdoba, Spain. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Calle del Cardenal Herrero, 1, Córdoba, Spain 14003
Coordinates
37.8789098° N, 4.7815756° W map · aerial
Date(s)
8th cent.

Article Info

Page Title
Mezquita
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023