andalusia

AndalusiaThe culture heritage and some of its roots

Música: Albéniz, Suite española, Asturias

Seville: A palace built in Islamic style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace.

Just one of the ceilings in the palace.

Courtyard.

Seville: a striking Cathedral built on a monumental Mosque.

A typical street.

Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church.

San Telmo Palace (the official residence of the President of Andalusia).

Seville: The main entrance to the bullring site (for bullfighting events).

Seville: Plaza de España (Spain Square).

Seville: A street theater in the alleys.

Córdoba: a huge magnificent Mosque converted into a magnificent beautiful Cathedral.

Everyone here is proud of the historical world-renowned philosopher Maimonides.

Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): El Salvador church.

Granada: the Cathedral

Granada: the Alhambra Palace, Islamic architecture at its best.

Patio of the lions Detail< Alhambra Palace >

Granada: The Cartuja Monastery, “a Christian Alhambra”

Granada: The Cartuja Monastery.

Flamenco is a combination of dance, guitar and a unique characteristic form of singing.

Flamenco is developed as a mix of Gypsy, Jewish and Islamic elements.

Flamenco

Marbella: A new residential neighborhood.