The Mezquita-Catedral exhibitions total 187,979 visitors

Topics Cabildo Catedral de Córdoba Diputación de Córdoba Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

The two temporary exhibitions organised by the Cabildo Catedral between June and October have received 187,979 visitors, according to the institution.

InfoCórdoba newsroom · Published on November 4, 2026 at 21:43

Escultura yacente de un cuerpo masculino con heridas sobre una mesa negra, ante paneles explicativos y un dibujo anatómico. — Photo: Diócesis de Córdoba

The last two temporary exhibitions at the Mosque-Cathedral have brought together 187,979 visitors between June 1 and October 25. The exhibition on the Shroud concentrated the largest share, with 118,599 visits, while the one dedicated to Saint Francis added 69,380 in 39 days. The exhibition «El Hombre de la Sábana Santa: revelaciones y misterios que permanecen» was held between June 1 and August 31 at the Mosque-Cathedral and the Iglesia del Juramento de San Rafael. It brought together the results of 25 years of research and forensic studies, with anatomical reconstructions by the sculptor and professor Juan Manuel Miñarro, alongside the work of the Fundación Aguilar Eslava and the Centro Español de Sindonología. It was completed with a cycle of three specialised lectures. August was the month with the highest attendance, with 46,561 visits, ahead of June (37,604) and July (34,434). The daily average stood at 1,289 people.

The Franciscan legacy, in 39 days

The exhibition «El Señor me dio… El legado de San Francisco en la diócesis de Córdoba» was held from September 17 to October 25 in the naves of the Almanzor extension, with an average of 1,779 people per day. It was organised by the Cathedral Chapter and the Franciscan Family of the Diocese, sponsored by the Diputación de Córdoba, and opened the events of the VIII Centenary of the Passing of Saint Francis of Assisi (1226-2026). It brought together for the first time paintings, sculptures, pieces of goldwork and other heritage items from convents, churches and brotherhoods of the province. Among the participating entities were the brotherhoods of La Paz y Esperanza, La Sangre and La Soledad. The dean-president of the Cathedral Chapter, Joaquín Alberto Nieva, has stated that «the Chapter's commitment to promoting culture is fully compatible with the religious use of the Mosque-Cathedral». The Cathedral Chapter was distinguished on November 4 at the Premios Andalucía de la Cultura for the restoration of the area damaged in the fire of August 8, 2025, as reported by this portal.

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The Mezquita-Catedral exhibitions total 187,979 visitors

The Franciscan legacy, in 39 days

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