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