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Andalusia (Spain),. the culture heritage, and some of its roots. Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005. Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace. Just one of the ceilings in the palace.
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Andalusia (Spain), the culture heritage, and some of its roots Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005
Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace.
Seville: A monumental striking Cathedral built on a monumentalMosque
Flamenco is a combination of dance, guitar, and a unique characteristic form of singing. - It developed as a mix of Gypsy,Jewish, and Islamic elements.
Seville: The main entrance to the bullring site (for bullfighting events).
Cordoba: A huge magnificent Mosque converted into a magnificent beautiful Cathedral. Everyone here is proud of the city’s historical world-renowned philosopher -- Maimonides (the Jewish RAMBAM).
Granada: The cathedral Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The El Salvador church
Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best