Mosque-Cathedral

After the Moors captured Córdoba in 711, the city’s Visigothic church was halved and used by both Christians and Muslims until 784 when Abd al-Rahman I ordered its destruction. The great mosque built in its place was finally completed in 987, and the Renaissance nave in its centre was added by Charles V in the 16th century. The Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita-Catedral) is situated in the city centre and is easily accessible on foot. Tickets cost €11 (£10) and are available to purchase online or on-site, where the queues move quickly.