Spain is a country steeped in history, and few eras are as captivating as the Moorish period. Between the 8th and 15th centuries, Muslim rulers left an indelible mark on architecture, culture, and ...

Spain, a land of diverse and captivating history, owes a significant part of its cultural tapestry to the Moors. Their lasting influence is evident in various facets of Spanish life. It spans from ...

GRANADA, Spain (dpa) – Elaborate stucco decoration, pillared halls and fantastic fountains are the adornments of Spain’s mediaeval monuments that bear the signature of Moorish artists. This legacy has ...

For nearly 800 years the Moors ruled in Granada. And for nearly as long in a wider territory of that became known as Moorish Spain or Al Andalus. We explore the rich architectural legacy of the Moors, ...

Centuries-old Arab influences from across the strait can be seen in architecture, food and culture There is a way through Spain that is all horseshoe arches, keyhole windows and bronze doors carved in ...

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Exploring the country’s Arab influence is an impossibly romantic journey, involving palaces with intricate geometric designs, castles and grand mosques reconfigured by Christians into cathedrals. By ...

This week marks the anniversary of the end of nearly 700 years of African Muslim rule over Spain, Portugal and Southern France. Four hundred and eight years ago today King Phillip III of Spain signed ...

During the 13th century, King Alfonso the Wise produced the first illustrated history of Spain. The rare book showed that just as art may serve as magic, nature’s mirror or man’s mirth, it is also a ...