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6. Outside wall, Mezquita Cathedral of Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain

The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba is the cathedral of the Diocese of Córdoba dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and located in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Due to its status as a former mosque, it is also known as the Mezquita.

 

In 1236 Córdoba was conquered by King Ferdinand III of Castile as part of the Reconquista. Upon the city's conquest the mosque was converted into a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Santa Maria).

 

This is a UNESCO world heritage site

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Taken on March 11, 2017