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Córdoba Heritage Panel Approves First Phase to Restore Fire-Damaged Areas of the Mezquita-Catedral

Cabildo funding totals €204,795 with this phase targeted for completion by mid-2026.

Overview

  • The authorization covers the roofs of nave 1 and the Baptistery, San Nicolás de Bari, Annunciation and Holy Spirit chapels, plus the Puerta de San Nicolás vestibule.
  • The plan preserves original structures and materials while adding safety upgrades such as closer truss spacing, firebreak elements, and anti-wood-borer treatments for timber.
  • The police determined the August 8 fire was accidental, caused by an overheated battery in an unplugged cleaning machine kept in the vestibule.
  • Initial official estimates described a limited impact, but the confirmed recovery plan now encompasses four chapels and the adjoining entry space.
  • Public scrutiny of site management continues as the culture minister met a citizen platform seeking governance changes, even as UNESCO and regional officials praised the emergency response.