Known also as the Great Mosque of Cordoba, it's perhaps the finest example of Moorish architecture in Spain.
The Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita-Catedral de Cordoba) is an architectural marvel dating from the 8th Century and is the star attraction in the delightful city of Cordoba, Spain. This stunning building is a fusion of mosque and cathedral that defies easy description. Known also as the Great Mosque of Cordoba, it's perhaps the finest example of Moorish architecture in Spain. As you wander through its 856 marble columns and red and white arches you can't help but feel a sense of awe.