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| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
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The mosque was converted to a church in the 13th century. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Moorish style doorway. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Christian style doorway. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Moorish decoration in an alcove. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Detail of Islamic decoration. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Cloisters around the central courtyard. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The Patio de los Naranjos is now a park. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The Arabic style interior of the mosque. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Red and white arches and Roman columns. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The mihrab (prayer niche). |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
Ceiling decoration in the mosque. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The later cathedral in the centre of the older mosque. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The coro was built in 1523. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
The interior of the cathedral. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Cordoba |
|
Great Mosque |
 |
View of the Patio de los Naranjos. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
|
 |
Granada was ruled by the Moors from 710 becoming independent between 1238 and 1492. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
|
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The 15th century Casa de los Tiros is a mansion. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Palacio Madraza |
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The 14th century Palacio Madraza was formerly an Islamic college. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Palacio Madraza |
 |
The ornate interior of the palace. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Cathedral |
 |
The Cathedral. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Cathedral |
 |
The Cathedral dates from 1521. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Cathedral |
 |
The Glaborate Monument to Ferdinand and Isabela was built by their grandson, Carlos V. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Cathedral |
 |
The lead coffins of Ferdinand and Isabella in the crypt of the Cathedral. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
|
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The ruins of a 14th century caravanserai. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
|
 |
Many buildings have elements of both Christian and Islamic styles. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
|
 |
The Albaicin is the largest Moorish Quarter in Spain. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Buildings in the Albaicin, the largest Moorish quarter in Spain. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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The old Muslim quarter. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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The streets are on several levels. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Small square with terraced restaurant. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Narrow steps. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Traditional house. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Decorated house. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Moorish doorway. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
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Views from Albaicin. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
 |
St Nicolas. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
 |
View of the Alhambra Palace from St Nicolas. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
 |
Street scene. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
Albaicin |
|
 |
View of the Cathedral from Albaicin. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The beautiful Moorish style Alhambra Palace. The south of Spain was once ruled by the Moors of Morocco. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The walls of the original 11th century citadel. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View from the Alcazaba, the original 11th century fort. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View of the Albaicin district. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View of the Albaicin district. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Alhambra dates from the 14th century. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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One of the Moorish gates. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The palace is set on a hill. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The garden is manicured. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View of the garden. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The Palace of Carlos V (1526) once held bullfights. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Mexuar is a council hall. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The stucco decoration in the palace is very elaborate. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The palace is very ornately decorated. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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Stucco wall with patterns and Arabic script and carved screen windows. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
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The Serallo was a meeting place between King Ferdinand and a would-be explorer, Christopher Columbus. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Stucco decoration and tiles. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Detail of stucco decorations. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Serallo is a peaceful courtyard with a large pool. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Decorated doorway at the Serallo. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Wall stucco detail from the palace. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Moorish doors. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Serallo is the centre of the palace. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Court of the Lions. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Inlaid ceiling. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
One of the many stucco decorated walls. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Geometric and flowery patterns. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Decorated columns in the Court of the Lions. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The palace is highly decorated. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
A multi-column pavillion. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Views of the palace. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Decorated wall niche. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The gardens of the Partal. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Water is an important part of Islamic gardens. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View of the garden surrounded by mountains. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The Generalife was the summer palace of the sultans. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Manicured hedges. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Series of hedges. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
One of the many fountains. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View from the garden. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The extensive gardens are dotted with fountains. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Orange flowers. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The gardens are very extensive. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Pathway with hedges. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Orange trees. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
Water features. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
The gardens and the buildings blend together. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Granada |
|
Alhambra Palace |
 |
View of the Albaicin district from the gardens. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
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Fuengirola is a resort on the Costa del Sol. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
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The beach at Fuengirola. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
 |
The marina. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
 |
One of the town's many murals. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
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Bull fighting poster. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Fuengirola |
|
|
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A small street shrine. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Mijas |
|
|
 |
Mijas is a small village in the mountains. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Mijas |
|
|
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Mijas overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Mijas |
|
|
 |
Typical Andalucian house. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Mijas |
|
|
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Steep narrow road. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Mijas |
|
|
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The bullring. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Ronda |
|
|
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The town of Ronda sits on a steep 130m high outcrop. |
1990 |
| Spain |
Andalusia |
|
Ronda |
|
|
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Buildings close to the cliff face. |
1990 |
were added from 11 December 2021.