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Andalucia (Spain),. the culture heritage, and some of its roots. 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. The gate to the palace’s gardens.
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Andalucia (Spain), the culture heritage, and some of its roots
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
Seville: The rehabilitatedold Jewish quarter converted into an attractive tourist quarter full of atmosphere
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).
Baeza (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The Cathedral
Granada: The cathedral Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The El Salvador church
Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best