Mosque/ Cathedral of Cordoba The 54-metre high Bell tower and adjoining arches on the site of the Mosque minaret of Abd al-Rahman 11 from the Patio d
Mosque/ Cathedral of Cordoba The 54 metre high Bell tower and adjoining arches on the site of the Mosque minaret of Abd al-Rahman 11 from the Patio de Los Naranjos (orange tree courtyard) at the Mosque/ Cathedral of Cordoba in Andalusia, southern Spain. Adjoining the bell tower is the main entrance gate is ‘Puerta del Perdon’ (Door of forgiveness). It was built in 1377. Patio de Los Naranjos (orange tree courtyard) is the oldest and largest patio in Cordoba. It is filled with orange and olive growing trees, palms and cypresses. The fountain of Santa Maria is also a feature in the Patio de Los Naranjos where once it was used by Muslim worshippers who performed a ritual called, ‘Wudu’, by washing their feet, face, hands and arms before prayer. Cordoba has four listed UNESCO World Heritage sites which are: the Mosque – Cathedral of Cordoba (Known as the La Mezquita)1984, Alcazar of Cordoba 1994, Festival of the Patios (Courtyards) 2012, and Medina Azahara 2018. Cordoba has more listed UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other city in the world.
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Location: Cordoba, Andulsia, southern Spain
Photo credit: © richard sowersby / Alamy / Afripics
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