ISLAMIC HERITAGE OF ANDALUSIA, SPAIN What to See in Cordoba At the birth of Islamic Art in Al Andalus there is much influence of Visigoth and Roman art. Let explore the period known as Emiral Cordobes and its Islamic Heritage left behind. The Great Mosque of Cordoba The Islamic Art is mainly developed in the cities that were once capitals of Al Andalus. In Cordoba we found the most splendid monument of all Western Islamic World, the Great Mosque. Its construction commenced in 785, when Abd-ar-Rahman established Cordoba as capital of Al Andalus, on the site of an ancient church dedicated to San Vicentee. Afterwards it was extended during successive periods by Abd-ar-Rahman II, Al-Hakam II and Almanzor. An excellent sample of Omeya architecture, the Great Mosque is a harmonious combination of various different styles: the initial works of Abd-ar-Rahman I display hispano-visigothic influences, taking advantage of materials and columns gathered from other constructions. The building occupies 24,000m2 and is divided in two areas: the arcade sahn, where the alminar is constructed by Abd al-Rahman III, and the haram. The interior space produces a strong chromatic effect due the amount of columns and red and white arches. Since 1523 the Great Mosque has also housed a christian cathedral, constructed in the wake of the Reconquest along with other side chapels. Visiting Times: November-February: Monday to Saturday, 8.30-18.00 h. Sundays and religious feasts, 8.30-11.30 h. and 15.00 18.00 h. March-October: Monday to Saturday, 10.00-19.00 h. Sundays and religious feasts, 8.30-11.30 h. and 15.00-19.00 h. Address: Calle del Cardenal Herrero, 1, 14003 Cordoba Medinat Al-Zahra Palatal city of Abd-al-Rahman III the most prosperous caliph in the West during only comparable with Baghdad and Byzantium in his times. It was built on stepped terraces to take advantage of the slope of the mountain and each terrace was separated from the others
ISLAMIC HERITAGE OF ANDALUSIA, SPAIN What to See in Cordoba At the birth of Islamic Art in Al Andalus there is much influence of Visigoth and Roman art. Let explore the period known as Emiral Cordobes and its Islamic Heritage left behind. The Great Mosque of Cordoba The Islamic Art is mainly developed in the cities that
