A leading contender for one of the world's most unique cathedrals, this is a great example of Moorish architecture and culture. The cathedral has a chequered past: first founded by the Visigoths, the Cathedral was taken over by Muslims in 711 and divided into Muslim and Christian halves. After the 15th century Reconquista, the cathedral was fully converted to a Roman Catholic Church. Its beautiful arches and Moorish architecture make it a stunning place of worship, a unique symbol of European and world history coming together. An of course it's the anchor of the UNESCO-World-Heritage-designated historic center of Córdoba.

It's one of Tripatini member Shiv's 8 Gems among Europe's Lesser Known Cathedrals and Churches.

Trevor Huxom