The Church of San Agustín, although associated with the Fernandine churches, has a particular origin. Its construction in its present location in Cordoba began in 1328 under the reign of Alfonso XI, although the Augustinian order had been established previously by Ferdinand III in another part of the city.
The temple underwent a crucial reform in the 17th century, which gave it much of its current Baroque appearance, with the addition of the central nave and other rooms. Throughout its history, the church suffered difficult periods, such as the French occupation in 1808. After years of abandonment due to Mendizábal’s Disentailment, the property was ceded to the Dominicans in 1903, who began its restoration, but the church suffered a fire during the Civil War. The Church of San Agustín reopened to the public in 2009, after three decades of restoration work, and was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1983 for being an outstanding example of Cordovan Baroque art.
Externally, the church has a sober façade with a 16th century tower and illumination through oculi. The interior, despite its Gothic origin, has an exuberant Baroque style thanks to the reform of 1633. It has three naves and a medieval transept crowned by an impressive Renaissance elliptical vault. The main altar conserves its medieval structure with a Gothic ribbed vault. In addition, in the apse of the gospel, 17th century mural paintings can be seen.
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