In recent decades this medieval monument has been appreciated and with good reason! It is the old Muslim mosque, later converted into the Christian Hermitage of the Conception of Our Lady. There are records of its existence for more than 1,700 years, and it is supposed to have been built on top of some monumental Roman building from the 1st or 2nd century AD.

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November 29, 2022

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It has an exceptional value, being the only Andalusian mosque that has been preserved almost intact in Spain in a rural area, declared a National Monument in 1931. It is also located at the highest point and offers views of this Huelva town.

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April 23, 2024

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The mosque is built on a hill overlooking the town of Almonaster la Real. It is integrated into a complex that includes, in addition to the oratory, an old Muslim …

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Location: Almonaster La Real, Sierra de Huelva, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain

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