The Cathedral and former Great Mosque of Córdoba has a long history, beginning construction in 785 under Abderramán I. It went through several expansions and reconstructions under successive Muslim rulers until becoming a cathedral after the Christian reconquest. The mosque is one of the largest in the world at 23,400 square meters and is an important tourist attraction. Its key features include the Orange Trees' Courtyard, the tower of the minaret, and arched entrances that provide access to the former mosque, which is now the nave of the cathedral.

1. Cordoba’s Mosque.
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2. Index
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1. Introduction.
2. History.
3. Interest.
4. Parts.

3. Introduction
 The Cathedral and former Great Mosque of Córdoba,
in ecclesiastical terms Cathedral of Our Lady of the
Assumption.

4. History
 Its construction commenced in 785. Constructive
stages:
• Christian Origins: the basilica visigóda of San
Vicente
• Abderramán I
• Hisham I
• Abderramán II
• Abderramán III
• Alhakén II
• Almanzor

5. Interest:
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 It has 23.400 square meters, and it is the second
biggest of the world.
 It is much visited and it has been considered to be
the first one of 12 Exchequers of Spain.

6. Parts:
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7. The Orange Trees' Courtyard

8. San Esteban’ door

9. Alminar’s tower

10. Arches of access to the
Mosque

11. Cathedral

12. Mihrab

13. OTHER IMAGES
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14. Vocabulary
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 former- anterior/antiguo
 ecclesiastical- eclesiástica
 dedicated- dedicado
 ancient- antiguo/clásico
 splendid- espléndido
 western- oeste
 exchequers- tesoro público
 courtyard- patio
 archess- arcos
 access- acceso
 mosque- Mezquita

15. By:
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 Lucía Guevara Monge
 Virginia García Carmona
 Julián Monge Ruiz