Córdoba: Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Private Walking Tour Córdoba: Mezquita Private Tour Spanish
ID: GYG419761-761112
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover a unique combination of Christian and Muslim influences at the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba on a private walking tour with entry tickets included.
Very few places in the world can be named as a Roman provincial capital, an Arab Al-Andalus and Caliphate capital. The splendid intellectual wealth of this city is well represented with famous Seneca, Averroes and Maimonides. The old town is a maze of small streets, alleys, squares and courtyards situated around the Mosque which was the centre of life in Islamic times.
The Mosque of Cordoba or Cordoba Cathedral is a building in Cordoba that was begun in the year 785/786. It is considered one of the most important monuments of the Islamic and Christian world. After the Reconquest, in 1238, the mosque was converted into a Renaissance cathedral, merging it with the Muslim temple. From its history, several construction phases can be observed, influenced by the reign of the different caliphs of the time. Abderramán I, Abderramán II, Abderramán III, Alhakén II and Almanzor. Declared a World Heritage Site, today it is one of the most important monuments in Spain and of all Andalusian architecture.
Highlights
- Unique architecture
- Private tour
- See the wonderful Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Courtyard)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Patio de los Naranjos, you look for the green umbrella
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
