Muslim and non-Muslim tourists alike flock to La Mezquita, one of Spain’s most renowned landmarks. (Tracy Wilkinson / LAT)
The interior of La Mezquita contains juxtaposed symbols of Christianity and Islam. (Tracy Wilkinson / LAT)
Mansur Escudero stands outside the entrance to La Mezquita, the Great Mosque of Cordoba. Behind him is the Moorish arch that forms the doorway, decorated with a coat of arms representing the Catholic Church. (Tracy Wilkinson / LAT)