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Themed TourMezquita de Almonaster La Real
Almonaster la Real
The only surviving rural mosque in Spain, perched atop the Sierra de Aracena. Built in the 10th century on Roman and Visigoth foundations, its modest prayer hall still holds Roman columns, Visigoth capitals, and a decorated peacock altar.
9th-century mosque
rural heritage site
multicultural architecture
mountaintop views
Tips
🏛️look for reused Roman and Visigoth columns inside
🦚find the original Visigoth altar with peacock reliefs
Mezquita de Almonaster La Real
Almonaster la RealOpens Friday at 8:00 AM
Themed TourThemed TourThe only surviving rural mosque in Spain, perched atop the Sierra de Aracena. Built in the 10th century on Roman and Visigoth foundations, its modest prayer hall still holds Roman columns, Visigoth capitals, and a decorated peacock altar.
9th-century mosque
rural heritage site
multicultural architecture
mountaintop views
Tips
🏛️look for reused Roman and Visigoth columns inside
🦚find the original Visigoth altar with peacock reliefs