Zaragoza, Spain
Coordinates: 41.654560, -0.875850
The Cathedral of the Savior is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain.
The Mosque
Hz. Hanas ben Abdallah as San’ani (? – 718), a disciple of Prophet Muahmmad ﷺ , built the main mosque of Saraqusta al Baida (Zaragoza la Blanca) according to Al-humaydi (1029–1095).
The main mosque was certainly one of the oldest of Al-Andalus. It Looked like Cordoba great mosque at it’s prime.
Minaret lasted till 17th century. Restoration in 1999, revealed mosque size, entrance location etc.
The edifice underwent two additions, one in the 9th century and one in the 11th century, under the Taifa king of Zaragoza, Mundir I.
During the restoration completed in 1999, a number of remains were discovered, such as the impression of the minaret on the external walls, and the floor of the ancient structure.
In addition, the entrance was located in the same place as that of the current cathedral.
Conversion into Cathedral
The arrival in Zaragoza in 1118 of Alfonso I, the Battler did not lead to the immediate demolition of the mosque.
He gave the Muslims one year to move out of the town, and on October 4, 1121, the building was consecrated under the name San Salvador, and the necessary renovations were made to allow the building to be used for Christian purposes.
It was Converted to Cathedral despite another Cathedral very near which was used by Christians during the Islamic rule.
