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The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba [1] [2] (Spanish: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba [meθˈkita kateˈðɾal de ˈkoɾðoβa]), officially known by its ecclesiastical name of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción), [3] is the cathedral of the Diocese of Córdoba dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and located in the Spanish region of ...
[15]: 78 The mosque's architecture and its association with the height of Muslim civilization in al-Andalus made it a prestigious monument that was frequently mentioned by Muslim writers and that influenced later Islamic architecture in the region. [16] [15]: 77 Statue of Saint James Matamoros inside the Mosque–Cathedral
The treasure of this cathedral would deserve a separate chapter, due to the accumulation of ex-vows (mainly silver and gold pieces) and jewels donated by wealthy faithful or by urban collections: silver crosiers with gold details, silver and gold crowns embroidered with diamonds and pearls to "dress" the statues of the Virgin, a large ...
Annunciation Cathedral in Buenos Aires (Russian Orthodox) [2] Cathedral of the Resurrection in Buenos Aires (Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia) [3] Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Buenos Aires (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople) [4] St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Buenos Aires
The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (Spanish for "Castle of the Christian Monarchs"), also known as the Alcázar of Córdoba, is a medieval alcázar (Arabic: القصر, romanized: Al-Qasr, lit.
Cordoba had been a seat of Jewish life in Andalusia for centuries. [citation needed] The Rambam (Maimonides), who was one of the most influential medieval Rabbis, was a notable resident of the town. There is a Historic Jewish Quarter, from the Medieval Era, that houses one of the oldest synagogues of the world; the Cordoba synagogue (built 1314 ...
Cathedral: Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady in Córdoba: Current leadership; Pope: Francis: Bishop: Demetrio Fernández González: Metropolitan Archbishop: José Ángel Saiz Meneses: Website; Website of the Diocese
Cathedral of Córdoba may refer to: Cathedral of Córdoba (Argentina), a Roman Catholic cathedral in Argentina; Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, a Roman Catholic ...