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    The document summarizes some of the cultural sites and roots of Andalucía, Spain. It provides photos of architectural sites from cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Ubeda, and Marbella. These include Islamic palaces converted to Christian uses, magnificent mosques repurposed as cathedrals, synagogues turned into churches, and examples of Islamic, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture that reflect the region's multicultural history. Flamenco is also noted as having developed from a mix of Gypsy, Jewish, and Islamic influences.

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    Andalucía (Spain),

    the culture heritage, and some of its roots

    Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005


    Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic
    palace.
    Just one of the ceilings in the palace
    Seville: A monumental striking Cathedral built on a monumental Mosque
    Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church
    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.
    Flamenco
    Seville: A street theater in the alleys
    Seville: The main entrance to the bullring site (for bullfighting events).
    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).
    Granada: The cathedral

    Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The El Salvador church
    Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best
    Granada: The Cartuja monastery – “a Christian Alhambra”
    Granada: The Cartuja monastery
    Marbella: A new residential neighborhood

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