Since the 7th century BC, Iberians, Romans and West Goths settled in Granada but it was during Arab rule that the city first gained prominence. 60000 Muslims once lived in the old Moorish city complex on the hill above the ancient district of Albaicin. 1 Granada has a truly unique and captivating atmosphere, one that [...]
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CATHEDRAL OF SANTIAGO OF COMPOSTELA Galicia, Spain
October 30th, 2010 Comments Off
The beautiful main facade of the Cathedral Santiago De Compostela rises proudly into the sky, the final destination of a legendary medieval pilgrimage route. For more than 1200 years, the marvelous buildings of the old town, as well as the striking cathedral, have attracted visitors from all over the world. During the Middle Ages, the [...]
Tags: CATHEDRAL · COMPOSTELA · Galicia · SANTIAGO · Spain
SEVILLA Spain
October 30th, 2010 Comments Off
Seville is a gem of a city and Andalusia’s most fascinating metropolis. In the centre of the old town is the Real Alcazar, that was originally home to numerous Moorish monarchs and later the domicile of Spanish kings. It’s said to be the oldest and most fascinating palace complex in the whole of Europe. Christopher [...]
MEZQUITA-CATEDRAL DE CORDOBA Aljama Mosque Córdoba, Spain
October 29th, 2010 Comments Off
Mezquita Cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments in Córdoba, a beautiful city in southern Spain and former residence of the Moorish Caliphs. The cathedral contains both Moorish and Christian architecture and a unique and fascinating combination of styles. However, Oriental design dominates the building. The building complex that surrounds the courtyard and [...]
Tags: Aljama · CORDOBA · MEZQUITACATEDRAL · Mosque · Spain
