"Mosque of Córdoba is one example of Spanish Muslim architecture of the earliest and most beautiful" -. Fodor's Spain Cordoba is a beautiful and fascinating building that symbolizes the many changes in the religious rulers of Cordoba
HISTORY
This site has long been a sacred building, where the establishment of a Roman temple dedicated to Janus and Visigothic cathedral dedicated to St. Vincent of Saragossa before the mosque was built in the 8th century. Finally, the cathedral is added in the mosque by the conquering Christians in the early 13th century.
Mezquita development lasted for more than two centuries, beginning in 784 AD under the supervision of Amir of Cordoba, Abd ar-Rahman I. Under Abd ar-Rahman II (822-52), this mosque holds the original copy of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad's arm bone, making it a major pilgrimage site Muslim.
The mosque is then experienced many changes: Abd ar-Rahman III ordered the establishment of a new tower (9th century), while Al-Hakam II, expanding the building and mempermegah mihrab (961). Last reshuffle, including the completion of the courtyard outside and planting citrus trees, were completed by Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir in 987.
When finished, Mezquita of Cordoba became the most magnificent mosques among more than 1,000 mosques inCordoba Cordoba
In 1236,Cordoba was captured from the Moors by King Ferdinand III of Castile
King Alfonso X lead the development of Villaviciosa Chapel and the Chapel Royal in the structure of the mosque. The kings who followed added further Christian features of Enrique II to build the chapel in the 14th century; a nave made in the power of Carlos V, king ofSpain
Furthermore, in the 1520s there are odd changes made by Charles V, which adds a Baroque choir in the heart of the mosque. Artists and architects continued to add to the existing structure until the late 18th century, make an interesting odd architecture.
In 1931, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was the first Muslim to pray in the Mezquita, after the old building was closed to Islam. In 1984, the historic center ofCordoba
What to Look For
The important thing to note from the Mezquita de Cordoba is a giant arch and colonnade that more than 856 (originally there in 1293) made of jasper, onyx, marble, and granite. This is taken from an earlier Roman temple here and other Roman buildings that have been destroyed.
The Mezquita also has a special place of prayer filled with gilding. But the most interesting feature of the Mezquita of course is the mihrab, a domed room bermosaik Byzantine style built by Al Hakam II (961-76). In this place also kept the Koran and relics of the Prophet Muhammad. In front of the Mihrab is Maksoureh, sort of waiting room for the caliph and his friend, mosaics and plasterwork make it into a masterpiece of Islamic art.
Though not match the overall building mosques, Baroque choir was built in the 16th century is an impressive sight, with a ceiling of intricate and rich carvings made until the 18th century.
Outside the Mezquita is the court of the Orange Trees (Patio de los Naranjos), which in spring are very fragrant with the scent of orange flowers and a beautiful fountain.
The Torre del Alminar, the tower that was once used for prayer, calling on Muslims to pray, now has a Baroque bell tower where the dependent. Here, painstakingly climbed the peak, tourists can capture the panorama of Córdoba and its surroundings.
HISTORY
This site has long been a sacred building, where the establishment of a Roman temple dedicated to Janus and Visigothic cathedral dedicated to St. Vincent of Saragossa before the mosque was built in the 8th century. Finally, the cathedral is added in the mosque by the conquering Christians in the early 13th century.
Mezquita development lasted for more than two centuries, beginning in 784 AD under the supervision of Amir of Cordoba, Abd ar-Rahman I. Under Abd ar-Rahman II (822-52), this mosque holds the original copy of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad's arm bone, making it a major pilgrimage site Muslim.
The mosque is then experienced many changes: Abd ar-Rahman III ordered the establishment of a new tower (9th century), while Al-Hakam II, expanding the building and mempermegah mihrab (961). Last reshuffle, including the completion of the courtyard outside and planting citrus trees, were completed by Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir in 987.
When finished, Mezquita of Cordoba became the most magnificent mosques among more than 1,000 mosques in
In 1236,
King Alfonso X lead the development of Villaviciosa Chapel and the Chapel Royal in the structure of the mosque. The kings who followed added further Christian features of Enrique II to build the chapel in the 14th century; a nave made in the power of Carlos V, king of
Furthermore, in the 1520s there are odd changes made by Charles V, which adds a Baroque choir in the heart of the mosque. Artists and architects continued to add to the existing structure until the late 18th century, make an interesting odd architecture.
In 1931, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was the first Muslim to pray in the Mezquita, after the old building was closed to Islam. In 1984, the historic center of
What to Look For
The important thing to note from the Mezquita de Cordoba is a giant arch and colonnade that more than 856 (originally there in 1293) made of jasper, onyx, marble, and granite. This is taken from an earlier Roman temple here and other Roman buildings that have been destroyed.
The Mezquita also has a special place of prayer filled with gilding. But the most interesting feature of the Mezquita of course is the mihrab, a domed room bermosaik Byzantine style built by Al Hakam II (961-76). In this place also kept the Koran and relics of the Prophet Muhammad. In front of the Mihrab is Maksoureh, sort of waiting room for the caliph and his friend, mosaics and plasterwork make it into a masterpiece of Islamic art.
Though not match the overall building mosques, Baroque choir was built in the 16th century is an impressive sight, with a ceiling of intricate and rich carvings made until the 18th century.
Outside the Mezquita is the court of the Orange Trees (Patio de los Naranjos), which in spring are very fragrant with the scent of orange flowers and a beautiful fountain.
The Torre del Alminar, the tower that was once used for prayer, calling on Muslims to pray, now has a Baroque bell tower where the dependent. Here, painstakingly climbed the peak, tourists can capture the panorama of Córdoba and its surroundings.
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