Islamic Architecture Spain and Morocco Spread of Islam Spain
What characteristics do you see in the architecture? Are they
Islamic or Christian? Jewish or a combination of all? Mezquita,
Cordoba 8th century mosque containing a 15th century cathedral in
its midst. Mezquita Can you see the cathedral within the mosque?
Mihrab at La Mezquita The Alhambra, Granada Inside the Alhambra at
Night The next several slides show the workmanship and artistic
brilliance of the Islamic craftsmen in the Alhambra. Palace of
Carlos V Renaissance Style Morocco Consider the architecture now in
Morocco.What similarities do you see? Tallest minaret in the
world
Tallest minaret in the world.Third largest mosque holds over
100,000 worshippers. King Hassan II Mosque
