Church of San Pablo is located in Cordoba close to the Cathedral, opposite the church of Rome. Once upon a time this place was located the Roman circus, then built a palace here Arab Almohad dynasty, and in the 13th century here was built the monastery of St. Paul, which is part of the old church. The land for the construction of the monastery was donated to the Dominican monks King Ferdinand III in 1241, and the construction of the church began in the 15th century.

During the French invasion in 1810, the monastery buildings were turned into a military barracks, and only the church retained its true purpose. In 1848 the dilapidated monastery premises were ordered to carry, quickly left the church fell into disrepair. In the early 20th century, it was an attempt of restoration, and after a while its building was given to monks Claretians.

The exterior of the church trace elements and techniques of several architectural styles - Mudejar, Gothic, Mannerist and Baroque. The main facade, on which work was completed in the 16th century, in the style of Mannerism. The facade is decorated with a magnificent portal created in the form of an arch, over which a small alcove is a sculpture of the saint. Over all this splendor is located rose window in white. The gate leading to the courtyard in front of the church were built of marble in the baroque style in 1708. On both sides are decorated with twisted columns and wrought-iron grilles directly above the gate is located made of stone statue of St. Paul.

The interior of the church is divided into three naves. In the church of San Pablo kept the sculpture of the Sorrowful Mother of God, created in 1627 by sculptor Juan de Mesa.