Andalusia Blog

Mar 10, Alhambra Spain Demise

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:57:00 GMT

The Alhambra Spain witnessed the pinnacle of Moorish success and its downfall. The charms of the Harem were to play deadly power games in the Alhambra's politics and policies...

Mar 10, Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the Hill

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:39:46 GMT

The Alhambra Granada Spain overlooks the city of Granada. It was a palatine city: Palace and Fortress of the remaining Moors in Spain. Today the Alhambra represents a Wonder of the World.

Mar 9, Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Artistic Masterpieces - Political Intrigues.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:57:09 GMT

Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Nasrid architechture had reached an incomparable zenith. The Hall of Two Sisters, The Hall of the Abencerrajes, The Hall of Muquarnas, The Mirador de Lindaraja...

Mar 7, Ingenious Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:27:00 GMT

Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology was achieved by building a six-kilometre acequia: - the acequia real. Reliable water supplies were the secret to the success of the Alhambra.

Mar 7, Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces and their Historic Significance

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:17:47 GMT

A Jewel to Protect : Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces. Christian onslaught gathered strength against the Arabs. Aware of the dangers, Mohammed 1 built everything with thought of his enemies "foremost"

Mar 7, Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: The Royal Palaces, Mexuar, Comares and Leones

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:13:20 GMT

Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: La Casa Real Vieja or The Royal Old Palaces were The Palaces built by the Nazrid dynasty

Mar 7, The Alhambra Granada Generalife was Exclusively for Recreation and Seclusion.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:09:32 GMT

The Alhambra Granada Generalife palace was the country estate summer retreat for the Emir and his family

Mar 3, View Our Andalucia-Andalusia Articles

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:58:32 GMT

Have a look at our andalucia-andalusia articles at Ezine. We have yet to find the Sassanian King Khusrau 1's fabulous, bejewelled Magic Carpet - but we are doing our very best!

Feb 28, Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of Paradise

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:38:46 GMT

In Moorish water gardens, it is the sight and sound of the water that is healing. Water is associated spiritual peace in many cultures and religions.

Jan 28, Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:58:31 GMT

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Jan 26, Caliphal Cordoba's Golden-Age Glory didn't happen overnight.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:25:39 GMT

Caliphal Cordoba's History: The al-Andalus province was riddled in strife during the Abassidian reign. Abd ar-Rahman 1 was the 'rightful' person to claim and take-on its ruling.

Dec 25, How did Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle Happen?

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle: Three-hundred years after the first Arab invasion of the Iberian peninsula, came the destruction of the most significant symbol of the Cordovan Caliphate.

Dec 7, Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be Missed

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:58:07 GMT

Malaga Alcazaba, overlooks Malaga Port. Its prominent position provided defence for the city.

Dec 5, Malaga Historic Centre

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:20:46 GMT

Malaga Historic Centre - elegant shops, antique shops (rastro-shops), exquisite tableware and glass, shoes, bags, belts galore... Lepanto: the best cakes in Spain, the home of Picasso.

Nov 5, Geography of Spain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:13:04 GMT

Geography of Spain: The 19 Regions and their Capitals, the Spanish Coastlines, Principal Mountain Ranges and Rivers.

Nov 5, Ancient Iberia

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:19:48 GMT

We had a specially created map in order to reflect where the Tartessians and the Phoenicians met, traded and settled.