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Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace.

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Page 1: Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace

Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace.

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Just one of the ceilings in the palace

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Seville: A monumental striking Cathedral built on a monumental Mosque

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Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church

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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.

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Flamenco

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Seville: A street theater in the alleys

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

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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).

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

Granada: The cathedral

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Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best

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Granada: The Cartuja monastery – “a Christian Alhambra”

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Granada: The Cartuja monastery

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Marbella: A new residential neighborhood