One of the oldest surviving in Europe synagogues is located in Cordoba, in the old Jewish quarter of La Judería. According to the inscription on one of its walls, the synagogue was built in 1315 under the leadership of Isaac Mohebi, although some scholars tend to believe that the building Foundation was laid much earlier.

This building has a complex history. After the start of the numerous exiles of the Jewish community from the country in 1492, the building housed a hospital. Almost a century later, in 1588, the synagogue was converted into a Catholic chapel of St. Crispin. In 1884, during the repairs of the walls of the building were found inscriptions in Hebrew and dated to 1350. After that, in 1885, the synagogue was declared a national historic landmark.

The building has a square shape. To get inside, you will first need to pass through the inner court, where there is a basin used for washing of the feet. Upon entering the building, we immediately find ourselves in the prayer room for men 6 feet tall, the Eastern wall of which is arch-wardrobe, where were stored the Torah scrolls. On the West wall of the building there is the arch, which rests on the console is a seat reserved for the Torah reading. Staircase at the Eastern wall leads to the second floor, which housed spaces for women. All walls of the building are decorated with delicate patterns and beautiful moldings, designed in the mudéjar style, arched Windows are located so that the inside of the premises penetrated the greatest amount of light.