2. Andalusia (Spain), Photographed by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, February 2005 the culture heritage, and some of its roots

6. Seville: The palace of the local ruler built in Islamic (Moorish) style on the site of an earlier Islamic palace.

7. Just one of the ceilings in the palace

10. The gate to the palace’s gardens

11. Seville: A monumental striking Cathedral built on a monumental Mosque

14. Seville: The rehabilitated old Jewish quarter converted into an attractive tourist quarter full of atmosphere

17. Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church

18. 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.

19. Flamenco

23. Seville: A street theater in the alleys

28. Seville: The main entrance to the bullring site (for bullfighting events).

31. 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).

34. Baeza (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The Cathedral

35. Baeza: Preserved old alleys.

36. Ubeda (on UNESCO list of preserved old cities): The El Salvador church Granada: The cathedral

38. Granada: The Alhambra palace – Islamic architecture at its best

43. Granada: The Cartuja monastery – “a Christian Alhambra”

44. Granada: The Cartuja monastery

46. Marbella: A new residential neighborhood