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 checkered past: first founded by the Visigoths, the church was taken over by Muslims in 711 and divided into Muslim and Christian halves. After the 15th century Reconquista, the mosque was (almost) fully converted to a Roman Catholic Church, with the cathedral at its core surrounded by beautiful arches and Moorish architecture, making it a stunning place of worship and 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.
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