Andalucia EspañA

1. Andalusia (Spain), Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005 the culture heritage, and some of its roots

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

3. Just one of the ceilings in the palace

5. Seville: A monumental striking Cathedral built on a monumental Mosque

8. Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church

9. 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.

10. Flamenco

12. Seville: A street theater in the alleys

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

18. 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).

20. Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The El Salvador church Granada: The cathedral

21. Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best

24. Granada: The Cartuja monastery – “a Christian Alhambra”

25. Granada: The Cartuja monastery

26. Marbella: A new residential neighborhood