The Maksoureh, an anteroom in front of the mihrab
The Maksoureh is an anteroom for the caliph and his court.

The Mezquita - The original mosque was built between 785 nd 787 and the building evolved over the centuries. The most lavish add
The Mezquita - The original mosque was built between 785 nd 787 and the building evolved over the centuries. The most lavish additions were the mihrab and maqsura in the 10th century. [Cordoba - Spain]

The Mezquita dating back 12 centuries, embodied the power of Islam on the Iberian Peninsula[Cordoba - Spain]
The Mezquita dating back 12 centuries, embodied the power of Islam on the Iberian Peninsula [Cordoba - Spain]

The Mezquita is famous for its giant arches and columns
There are over 856 columns of jasper, onyx, marble and granite in the Mezquita

The Mezquita Mihrab
The worn flagstones indicate where pilgrims circled it seven times on their knees [The Mezquita - Cordoba - Spain]

The Mezquita on Calle Cardenal Herrero
Wall of the Cordoba Mezquita

The Mezquita's Mihrab
This Mihrab (prayer niche) held a gilt copy of the Koran.

Torre del Alminar
Torre del Alminar - The Mezquita's 93 m bell tower

Torre del Alminar
Torre del Alminar was built on the site of the original minaret. Steep steps take you to the top for a view of the city. [The Mezquita - Cordoba - Spain]

Torre del Alminar
Torre del Alminar is a 93 metre high bell tower built on the site of the original minaret. You can climb to the top for a splendid view of Cordoba.

Various wood carvings
Various styles of wood carvings

View of the High Altar
View of the High Altar of Catedral de Cordoba

Visiting the Mezquita
A group of visitors in the Mezquita