Andalusia (Spain),

Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005

the culture heritage, and some of its roots

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).

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

Granada: The cathedral

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