Columns in the Mosque
The Mezquita dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman 111 who was one of the great rulers of Islamic history. At this time Córdoba was the largest, most prosperous cities of Europe, outshining Byzantium and Baghdad in science, culture and the arts. In 1236, Córdoba was conquered by King Ferdinand III of Castile in the 'Reconquista', and the mosque was converted into a Catholic church in its centre.
Columns in the Mosque
The Mezquita dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman 111 who was one of the great rulers of Islamic history. At this time Córdoba was the largest, most prosperous cities of Europe, outshining Byzantium and Baghdad in science, culture and the arts. In 1236, Córdoba was conquered by King Ferdinand III of Castile in the 'Reconquista', and the mosque was converted into a Catholic church in its centre.