Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Guided Tour in Italian
ID: GYG134379-200238
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Learn the amazing history of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba on an immersive tour with an Italian-speaking guide. Marvel at the rich decorations of the 8th-century monument that reflects both the Muslim and Christian traditions of Spain.
Discover the most emblematic monument of Al-Andalus on a tour of the extraordinary Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Journey back to the days when Spain and the Iberian peninsula was ruled by the Umayyad Caliphate and learn the history of the monument with the help of an Italian-speaking guide.
Stroll around the beautiful forest of ancient columns made of marble, granite and jasper. Get explanations about the different parts of the building, from features typical of the Umayyad style to later Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque additions.
Hear how power shifted over time and learn how the mosque was converted into a Catholic cathedral following the 13th-century Reconquista.
Highlights
- Learn the history of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba with an Italian-speaking guide
- Walk through the extraordinary forest of marble and granite columns
- See the amazing mihrab (apse)
- Get a better understanding about the Umayyad Caliphate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet under the bell tower of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Your tour guide will be waiting for you, inside the courtyard next to the bell tower.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
