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.

Translated by Google •

JavierCR 🇪🇸

April 23, 2024

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 fortress attached to a bullring. It is a trapezoidal construction, with an ablution courtyard or sahn and a prayer room or haram. The prayer room consists of five naves of unequal width, with arcades that run transverse to the qibla. The fabric of the building is made of brick, granite blocks and masonry. Carry materials were used for its construction, such as funerary altars, Roman columns and capitals, as well as Visigothic fragments. It is a fascinating historical and architectural place that is worth a visit to appreciate its rich history and unique beauty.

Translated by Google •

Antonio Ybarra 🚴🏻🚵🏼🧢🥾👀👣

June 14, 2022

historic place

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 610 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 5 November

17°C

9°C

70 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Alájar Viewpoint

Mirador de Cortegana

Cortelazor la Real

Mezquita de Almonaster la Real

Cascada en el Parque Natural de Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche

View of Almonaster la Real Castle

Santa Ana–Los Negrillos–Hornos de Cal–Joyarancos Trail Junction

Descent to Castaño Through the Ravine

Cork Oak

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Castillo, Aracena

Minimuseo de Historia Local

Cascada de Joyarancón

Mosque of Almonaster la Real

1. Castillo de Cortegana y Mezquita de Almonaster – circular by Cerro San Cristóbal

2. Ermita de la Trinidad loop from Almonaster la Real

3. Ermita de la Trinidad loop from Almonaster la Real

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️