The Alcazar of Jerez de la Frontera is a former Moorish fortress, built in the 11th century, in Almohad style. The Almohad Dynasty was a Moroccan Berber-Muslim dynasty founded in the 12th century. Inside the Alcazar, you will find the mosque, which is the only one…
Frontera refers to being a Spanish frontier, located on the border between the Moorish and Christian region of Spain. After the conquest of Granada in 1492, Xerez lost its status as a frontier city. When the Kingdom of Castille took Xerez in 1264,…
Cordoba Spring Fair, also known as Feria de Nuestra Señora de La Salud, dates from 1284. The entrance is a magnificent portada, housing small tents called casetas, where people gather to drink, eat tapas and dance Sevillanas. The Paseo de Caballos, which…
The Great Mosque of Cordoba is a wonder of both Muslim and Christian beliefs. The site was originally a pagan temple, the Great Mosque of Cordoba was built on a Christian Visgothic site in 784, during the reign of Abd…
The city of Cordoba Spain, had the first trace of human presence, a Neandethral Man dating 32,000 BC. The first historical mention of a settlement dates, from the Carthaginians. Conquered by the Romans in 206 BC, Cordoba became the capital of the Roman province…
The Sacromonte neighborhood is located on the Valparaiso hills. Known as the old neighborhood of the gypsies, full of whitewashed caves cut into the rock and used as residences, making it one of the most picturesque quarters in Granada. In the evening…
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada Spain, constructed during the mid 14th century by Arab rulers. The Moorish palaces were built for the Muslim Emirs, during the Nasrid dynasty, designed in the Mudejar style. After the reconquest by catholic monarchs…
The Albaicín is the ancient Moorish quarter of Granada Spain. This unique area housed all the artists that build the palaces of the Alhambra. In 1994 it was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. This area is an architectural gem, full of history,…
Hotel Alfonso XIII, is a perfect place to stay while you are visiting Sevilla. This old palace is located in the center of town, next to the Santa Cruz quarter and Guadalquivir River, walking distance to the Cathedral of St. Mary and the gardens…
The Alcázar of Sevilla, originally called Al-Muwarak, was a Moorish fort, built by the Almohades during Abd Al Ramn III reign, in the year 913. It was rebuilt in 1364 for the Christian ruler Pedro I, the palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudéjar architecture. The original…
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