Historic Centre of Cordoba

World Heritage

Spain

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Cordoba's greatest period of glory began in the 8th century after the Moorish conquest, when around 300 mosques and numerous palaces and public buildings were built, rivalling those of Constantinople, Damascus and Baghdad. In the 13th century, under the reign of Saint Ferdinand III, the Great Mosque of Cordoba was converted into a cathedral, and new fortifications were built, notably the Alcazar of Cristo III and the Calahorra Fortress.

# Saint Ferdinand III

# Castle of Cristo III