The Mudejar House is a magnificent example of a late medieval stately home in Córdoba, with clear Mudéjar influence in its construction and decoration. It was…
The Mudejar House is a magnificent example of a late medieval stately home in Córdoba, with clear Mudéjar influence in its construction and decoration. It was the first site of the city’s Archaeological Museum, reflecting its importance in Córdoba’s cultural history. The house is located at the end of the street named after the archaeologist Samuel de los Santos. Its façade is dominated by a large entrance gateway leading into a right-angled, covered passage. Inside, the main courtyard features a central fountain and lush plants, with a porticoed gallery in Nasrid style (the Arab dynasty that ruled Granada) along one wall, which in turn leads to a grand hall with a richly decorated wooden ceiling. These features highlight the survival of Andalusí architectural traditions in Córdoba’s domestic spaces well into the Christian period. After a meticulous restoration, the Casa Mudéjar was reopened in September 2011 as the headquarters of the Casa Árabe (Arabic House), a cultural institution dedicated to promoting knowledge of the Arab and Islamic world. The building thus serves both as a preserved example of Córdoba’s Islamic-influenced architecture and as a living centre for the continuation of cultural exchange.