Background Muslim campaign at Córdoba Cathedral



statue of saint james matamoros, mosque–cathedral of córdoba, cordoba, spain


in 1236, córdoba conquered king ferdinand iii of castile in reconquista, , mosque turned church. alfonso x oversaw construction of villaviciosa chapel , royal chapel within mosque. commemorate reconquest, statue of saint james matamoros, seen trampling moors, added near front of royal chapel. kings followed added further christian features, such king henry ii rebuilding chapel in 14th century. minaret of mosque converted bell tower of cathedral. adorned santiago de compostela’s captured cathedral bells.


the significant alteration building of renaissance cathedral nave right in middle of expansive structure. insertion constructed permission of charles v, king of castile , aragon.


artisans , architects continued add existing structure until late 18th century.








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