Cordoba's Mosque Cathedral - Private Tour

Visit a different and fascinating Mosque from the 8th century, converted into a Cathedral in 1236. A unique building, which mixes the history and the architecture of both kinds of temples (there are actually 64 private chapels inside the Mosque Cathedral). I have been an official guide for the Mosque-Cathedral for the better part of a decade. I am excited to share the story about the fall of the Andaluz empire and how this began the process of transformation of the Mosque to become a Cathedral. This tour is an hour and a half exploration inside this centennial landmark.

·After we've gathered, we'll proceed to explore the temple's Courtyard (Patio de los Naranjos). ·Next, we'll step inside the temple and I'll brief you on its historical context and focus in the first part of the structure. ·Afterwards, we'll go deeper into the temple, entering the Emir Abderraman II's extension of the building. ·What follows will be the most beautiful part of the Mosque, dating back to the time of the caliphate, where we'll see notable Islamic artistic influence. ·Later, we'll approach one of the bishops' chapels and admire the silver and golden holy monstrance inside it. ·Next, we'll get to the biggest extension of the Mosque which was built by a military chief during the 11th centre. ·At last, we'll see the main chapel of the cathedral, centred within the middle of the building.