San Pedro Church

Córdoba, Spain

San Pedro church is believed to be located over a previous edifice housing the remains of the Córdoban martyrs Januarius, Martial and Faustus, dating to the 4th century AD. After the conquest of the city by king Ferdinand III of Castile (1236), a church dedicated to St. Paul was built here in his program of construction to give a Christian appeal to the previously Muslim city. Construction began in the late 13th century and was completed in the early 14th century.

The edifice's current appearance date mostly to later restorations. Part of the bell tower and two of the medieval gates have survived, a new one having been added by architect Hernán Ruiz II in 1542. In 2006, the church was elevated to the status of minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Laura Bon KateGArt (2 years ago)
The basilica is imposing. Even more so what is inside, like La Piedad. It is a must visit just to admire his art. It is accessed free of charge and in line it does not take more than half an hour. Beware of the people who are on the main avenue and they try to tell you that you have more than two hours in line or that you need to cover your shoulders. You don't have to pay or buy anything. They lie to you by showing you an ID that says staff.
javier Escobedo García (3 years ago)
Limited hours, it's a shame to come to Córdoba to hardly see anything because everything opens at the same time and you can't be in different places at the same time... so we want tourism, but we complicate things. In the end Seville and Malaga are the only ones where you can always enjoy!
vassilios marinis (5 years ago)
Love this church, is a must to go church!!!
Alejandro D'Hers (6 years ago)
It's a beautiful Fernandina's church, which I highly recommend visiting.
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