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Córdoba is a captivating city in Andalusia in southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. Shaped by centuries of layered history, it was once an important Roman settlement and later became one of Europe’s leading Islamic cultural centers during the Middle Ages.

Today, Córdoba is best known for La Mezquita-Catedral, an immense mosque begun in 784 A.D., celebrated for its vast columned prayer hall and striking arches, as well as exquisite Byzantine-style mosaics. After the city came under Christian rule in 1236, the building was consecrated as a Catholic church, and later a Renaissance-style nave was added, creating a remarkable blend of architectural styles that makes the monument—and the city—truly unforgettable.