About Cordoba
05/25/2009
Once the largest and probably the most culturally thriving city in Europe, Córdoba may have had a population in the tenth century of up to half a million. Now a provincial capital of around 325,000 inhabitants, Córdoba’s past splendor is mainly reflected in its Great Mosque.
The construction of the original structure began in the late 8th century and it was subsequently enlarged in several phases to make it one of the largest sacred buildings in the Islamic world. When Córdoba became part of Christian Spain in the 13th century, it was converted into a Cathedral.
Another highlight of a visit to Córdoba is a walk through the judería, the old Jewish quarter surrounding the Mosque-Cathedral.
