Mezquita-Catedral

The great mosque of Córdoba was begun in the 8th century and extended over the following two centuries. After 1236 it became a church, and in the 16th century a cathedral nave was built right in the middle of the hall. You walk through the Patio de los Naranjos, then the columned hall with its striped arches, the mihrab and the Christian chapels. The contrast between the two buildings in one space is the point of the visit.

What to look for

• Patio de los Naranjos
• The forest of red and white arches
• The mihrab and its shell-shaped dome
• The cathedral nave and choir inside the mosque

Opening hours

In November it opens Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 8:30 to 11:30 and 15:00 to 18:00. Hours change through the year and on feast days (on 2 November it opened 10:00 to 17:00), and some days close earlier, so check the date on the official page. Last entry is half an hour before closing. There is a free visit Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30, with entry stopping at 9:20.

Source: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (Cabildo Catedral), checked November 2, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €15. The general ticket is 15 euros. Reduced tickets cost 12 euros (over 65, students 15 to 26) and 8 euros (children 10 to 14), and children under 10 are free. The Bell Tower (4 euros) and the night visit are separate tickets.

Tickets are sold online and at the reception centre in the Patio de San Eulogio. Buying ahead online saves time at the desk, and a guided visit starts at a fixed time.

Getting there

The bus stop Puerta del Puente (lines 3 and 12) is beside it, and it stands in the middle of the old town, a few minutes on foot from the Judería and the Roman Bridge.

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Tip

The free morning visit (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 9:20 entry) does not admit groups, so the hall is quieter than later in the day. Come for the first look, then return later if you want a guide.