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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 ...

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 ...

The Moors built dazzling mosques and palaces with intricate designs and calligraphy. Muslim Moors ruled Spain and Portugal for centuries and that civilization was a bright spot as much of Europe was ...

EVERY city in Spain has fascinating stories to tell and historic artefacts to show off, but did you know which were once former capitals of Spain? The ...

Few cities capture the essence of southern Spain quite like Seville. Andalusia’s radiant capital is a living mosaic — shaped ...

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 ...

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 ...