Córdoba Mosque

Islamic architectural masterpiece.

Overview

Córdoba Mosque, using stone and brick, is an 8th-century mosque-cathedral in Córdoba, Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Hypostyle hall, arches.
• Red-white striped voussoirs.
• Islamic design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 8th century.
• Religious: Mosque.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Symbol of Umayyad architectural innovation.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Islamic (movement)