After so many centuries, the historians who have studied me cannot agree. Some will tell you that I was a Christian basilica shared by Muslims and Christians. Others, that the great Emir Abd-al-Rahman I bought his share from the Christians. And then others, will tell you that the Muslims took me by force and turned me into a mosque.

I became the aljama mosque of the capital of the emirate, Cordoba. Four major extensions were made to me, not counting alterations, renovations and small additions. I am going to tell you about the four rulers who were responsible for these.

Would you like to visit me with Ali?