Mihrab of the Mosque-Cathedral (Córdoba)

Spain / Cyrdoba / Córdoba
 cathedral, monument, mosque
The mihrab is the most important space of the mosque that marks the south direction and not to Mecca (as in the rest of the mosques), due to the fact that the main hall of the mosque follows the orientation of the main street (cardo) of ancient Roman Córdoba (Colonia Patricia), as attested in the archaeological excavations in the city.
The mihrab is octagonal, with marble baseboards and decorative plants, and reproduce symbols and allegories of life, according to the Sassanid tradition.
On the ceiling there is a scallop of plaster, and on the wall of the entry one can admire a magnificent mosaic donated by the Emperor of Constantinople, Nicephorus Phocas to Hakam II.
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Coordinates:   37°52'41"N   4°46'45"W
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