Sacred Destinations Destinations Spain Cordoba Mezquita de Cordoba Mezquita de Cordoba Photos 14878 × share full URL share short URL embed link code photo 120 of 195 Previous | Next Mihrab The exquisitely decorated mihrab, commissioned by Al Hakam II in 961. In front of the mihrab is the Maksoureh, an anteroom for the caliph and his court, also richly decorated with geometric designs and Arabic calligraphy. Credit: Holly Hayes
