Andalusia (Spain),

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Andalusia (Spain),
the culture heritage, and some of its roots

• Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February
  2005

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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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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 citys historical world-renowned
philosopher -- Maimonides (the Jewish RAMBAM).
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Granada The cathedral
Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities)
The El Salvador church
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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