Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcantara (Church of St. Peter of Alcantara), Cordoba

The Church of St. Peter of Alcántara stands gracefully on Cardenal Salazar Square, being one of its highlights. It was built in the early 18th century at the initiative of Cardinal Pedro de Salazar, the same visionary bishop who founded the neighboring hospital that now houses the University of Córdoba’s Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.

Dedicated to St. Peter of Alcántara, a 16th-century Franciscan reformer known for his austerity and devotion, the church once served as a place of prayer for those recovering in the hospital next door. Its façade, simple yet dignified, embodies late Baroque elegance with clean lines and a modest stone portal. Inside, visitors find a single nave decorated with period altarpieces, gilded details, and artwork that honors both the patron saint and Córdoba’s long-standing religious heritage.

Although small, the church carries an atmosphere of solemn peace. Its proximity to the former hospital and its survival through centuries of change make it a quiet reminder of the virtues that shaped Córdoba’s spiritual and architectural landscape.