Mezquita Mosque, Spain

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Year: 785.

One of the greatest Mezquita Mosque is situated in Spain town Córdoba. This 24 000 square meter mosque was saved from the Medieval. It has been built from 785 year until the beginning of the 11th century. This mosque has not only a rich historical background but also a unique architectural style and the inner decoration.

There were used the rarest types of marble and semiprecious stones. Today in the interior has saved 856 columns and arches made from jasper and onyx. The Medieval edifice also has a richly gilded prayer niche or mihrab. In the 13th century, the luxurious mosque was rebuilt in a Christian church. Since that time until the end of the 18th century, it has been changing.

Mezquita Mosque is still the most visited sightseeing not only in the town but also in whole Andalusia. Every year more than half of a million people from the whole world come to adore with the mosque. One of the most mysterious elements of the ancient mosque is mihrab. In every world mosque, it is oriented to the Mecca. Mezquita Mosque doesn’t follow this rule. There is no precise explanation of why it is so. Some experts say that the mihrab is oriented on the river where landed Emir Abd al-Rahman I. Others claim that mihrab was oriented on the main street of Patricia.

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ATM bankomat: 'Cajasur' located in 0.1 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'GITAC. Gestión Integral de Turismo, Arte y Cultura' is located in 0.29 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Aparcamiento' in 0.32 km

Supermarket: 'TURRONARTE' in 0.04 km

Parking: 'Parking Córdoba Mosque' in 0.13 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia Campos Ruiz' in 0.16 km

Police station: 'Joint police Juda Levi' in 0.03 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'El Patio Cordobes' in 0.01 km

Railway station: 'Córdoba' in 1.27 km

Nearest airports:
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 7 km

» Moron Airport OZP - in 107 km

» San Pablo Airport SVQ - in 110 km

» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 117 km

» Malaga Airport AGP - in 136 km

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Best hotels near Mezquita Mosque

Apartamentos Plaza de Austria

Located in 0 km from Mezquita Mosque
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Rooms: 2

Each apartment at Plaza de Austria has contemporary décor, air conditioning and heating. There is a living area with a flat-screen TV and kitchen … More: photo, rates and booking

Apartamentos Victoria

Located in 1 km from Mezquita Mosque
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Rooms: 6

Each simple Victoria apartment has a living-dining area with a flat-screen TV and sofa bed. The kitchen includes a fridge, coffee maker and washing … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel Abadi

Located in 2 km from Mezquita Mosque
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Rooms: 30

Set on Libia Avenue, one of the city's main avenues, the hotel is well-connected by public transport to the centre. There are several bus stops near … More: photo, rates and booking

Eurostars Las Adelfas

Located in 3 km from Mezquita Mosque
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Rooms: 101

Rooms at Las Adelfas are bright and air conditioned. All accommodation has satellite TV and a minibar. The Eurostars' restaurant serves a daily … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Mezquita Mosque - Cordoba

Today, small courtyards can be seen literally everywhere, locals and tourists retire near fountains where it is always a pleasant coolness in the middle of the day. Thanks to an old tradition requiring decoration of patio with flowers, some patios are simply drowning in colors of fragrant plants. In 1932, locals decided to hold an interesting contest and compete in the art of decorating a patio. Since then the fascinating festival has being held every year. Space is decorated with the most unusual floral arrangements, hedges and flowers in pots. Some of the brightest young talents beautify walls with panels with intricate floral patterns, while others mount garden pots with lush flowering plants on facades.

It is notable that an entrance to courtyards in festival days is free. Local people cordially welcome visitors to pop into their homes and to evaluate their design talent. Beauty of the patio is rated not only by ordinary passers-by and curious travelers, but also by the strict jury. To win the competition, it is necessary not only to decorate the original court, but also to comply with a set of strict rules.
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