Santa María Magdalena Church, Córdoba, Spain

The church of Santa Mariá Magdalena was one of the first of 12 churches Fernando III built after conquering Córdoba in 1236. Located in the prosperous neighbourhood of La Magdelena east of the city centre, it served as a model for later churches. It combines the Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar styles of architecture. The main entrance is at the west end of the church below a rose window. The side door on the south side, the oldest in Córdoba, presents an alfiz with decorations of pointed diamonds. The 17th-century tower consists of sections which become narrower towards the top.

While there is little documentary evidence of the history of the church, it is known that its construction was well advanced by the end of the 13th century. Over the years, the building has undergone several transformations. The sacristy is an addition from the early 16th century while plastered ceiling vaults were added in the 18th century, covering the medieval woodwork until they were recently removed.

In 1990, the church was seriously damaged by fire. Thereafter it was no longer used as a church and was deconsecrated. Now owned by the Cajasur bank, it is a venue for concerts and other cultural events.

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Ana Maria Urquizu (10 months ago)
The church of La Magdalena was the first that King Fernando III the Saint ordered to be built in Córdoba after conquering the city from the Muslims in 1236. A few years ago it was deconsecrated and turned into a space for cultural events, usually with free admission. It has magnificent acoustics. I attended a concert by the ONCE orchestra on the occasion of the ONCE Week in Andalusia.

Rafael Morales Cabrera (10 months ago)
Spectacular show. The whole of it is extraordinary. The work of the impressive pianist. An unforgettable evening

ROMULO SANCHEZ (13 months ago)
The historic center of Córdoba, a large part of it a World Heritage Site, surprises at every corner.

Paco M.F. (15 months ago)
Deconsecrated Fernandina church, which is used for concerts and other cultural events. I did not enter the interior, but the original structure was completely destroyed by a fire in 1990. Externally, its header and its three portals offer interest.

Mercedes Borrego Cano (4 years ago)
It is precious worth seeing

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