Iglesia de San Juan - Cordoba
N 37° 52.985 W 004° 46.894
30S E 343328 N 4194338
This old church was converted from a mosque which dates to the moorish historical period of Spain. The remains of the minaret can be seen in the square corner tower.
Waymark Code: WM2JC9
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/11/2007
Views: 42
This is the only vestige remaining of the mosque that St. Ferdinand III donated to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The minaret, well preserved except for the top part, is one of the most interesting examples of the typical corner tower of the local Xth century mosques. It is not attached to the Mihrab but occupies the northwestern corner of the Mosque. it has a square ground plan and a winding staircase with a solid newel. Outside, are seen the remains of the twin windows and the frieze of round arcading placed along the top of the lowest part. The church was the parish of San Juan de los Caballeros until the XVIIth century. Since 1880 it has been the church of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1000
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
Street address of Church:
Plaza San Juan
Cordoba, Spain
00000
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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