Mosque of Córdoba, Spain | A Walk to the Mezquita’s Mihrab (Video)

Walk down the center aisle of the Mosque of Córdoba (la Mezquita) to view the spectacular mosaic-clad mihrab and unique eight-point dome over the maqsura. This section of the mosque was built by Al-Hakam II from 961-965

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  1. Exploring Cordoba says:
    September 12, 2017 at 10:15

    […] despite the many tourists within. One of the most spectacular features inside is the richly gilded Mihrab archway, with an ornate dome in the fashion of an eight-pointed star above it, and the many […]

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