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History and Architecture of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
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- Historical Background
- Founded in 756 by Abd al-Rahman I as independent Emirate of Córdoba
- Construction began in 784 on former Basilica of San Vicente Mártir
- Became second largest mosque in world after Mecca
- Converted to Christian cathedral by Ferdinand III in 1238
- Architectural Features
- Contains 1,300 columns and 365 colorful horseshoe arches
- Faces south, unlike most mosques oriented towards Mecca
- Features Naranjos Courtyard with orange trees planted around 16th century
- Includes quibla wall and heptagonal mihrab with octagonal vault
- Modern Usage
- Open daily from 10am to 6pm, except Sundays
- Bell Tower accessible every 30 minutes during specific hours
- Mass services held at 9:30am Monday-Saturday, 12pm-1:30pm Sundays
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
- Notable Facts
- Originally had capacity for 22,000 people
- Contains graves of Garcilaso de la Vega and Luis de Góngora
- Legend claims secret tunnel leads to Medina Zahara
- Contains wish star and golden string from past