UNESCO-listed Mosque-Cathedral in Spain reopens after fire


MADRID, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, southern Spain, reopened to visitors on Saturday following a fire that broke out late Friday night.

The historic monument, one of Spain's most celebrated landmarks, sustained limited damage in the blaze. About 25 to 50 square meters of roof collapsed from a total surface area of 13,000 square meters, reported El Correo de Andalucia, quoting the dean of the Cathedral.

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