The Mosque of Córdoba was originally ordered to be constructed by Abderramán I in 784. It has undergone multiple expansions over time to accommodate the growing population and number of prayers. After the Christian conquest, it was converted into a cathedral. The interior patio contains orange trees and a fountain used for ritual purification. The prayer room features columns from other churches in Córdoba and includes architectural elements such as horseshoe arches, dovelas, and pilar capitel. The mihrab wall faces Mecca as required, and while mosques typically face exact Mecca, this one faces south because that is the initial direction of travel from Córdoba. The construction of the mosque