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Great Mosque of Seville

The Great Mosque of Seville, also known as the Mezquita, is a historic Islamic mosque built in the 10th century in Seville, Spain. It's famous for its stunning architecture, featuring a vast prayer hall with forest-like columns and arches, blending Islamic art with later Christian additions. Originally serving as a place of worship for Muslims, it was converted into a Christian cathedral in the 13th century after the Christian Reconquista. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting a unique fusion of Islamic and Christian cultural influences and serving both religious and tourist purposes.