Córdoba Synagogue

Córdoba Synagogue, in Córdoba, Andalusia, is a major synagogue whose importance comes from the meeting of sacred use, architecture and historical memory. A rare surviving medieval synagogue in Córdoba’s historic Jewish quarter, notable for Mudéjar plasterwork and Hebrew inscriptions. A surviving foundation inscription dates the synagogue precisely to 1314–1315.

The small building preserves a prayer hall with rich Mudéjar plasterwork, Hebrew inscriptions, a space for the Torah shrine and an upper women’s gallery. It remained in Jewish religious use until the expulsion of 1492, after which it served other functions. It was rediscovered in the 19th century and declared a National Monument in 1885.

Architecturally, the site is characterised by mudéjar synagogue with hebrew inscriptions and stucco decoration. One of the few surviving medieval synagogues in Spain and a major monument of Sephardic heritage. Its wider heritage context is recognised through Within the Historic Centre of Córdoba — UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today the synagogue is preserved as a heritage monument. Its prayer hall, inscriptions and architectural features are the principal evidence for its medieval Jewish religious function.