The document summarizes important cultural sites in Andalusia, Spain that showcase the influence and blending of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures. It describes several palaces, mosques, synagogues and churches in cities like Seville, Cordoba, Ubeda, and Granada that were originally constructed in Islamic architectural styles and later converted for Christian use. It also mentions how flamenco music developed from the blending of these cultural influences and provides photos of sites like the Alhambra palace, cathedrals and monasteries that exemplify the region's rich cultural heritage.

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

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

3. Just one of the ceilings in the palace

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

8. Seville: A Synagogue converted into a beautiful church

9. 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.

10. Flamenco

12. Seville: A street theater in the alleys

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

18. 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).

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

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

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

25. Granada: The Cartuja monastery

26. Marbella: A new residential neighborhood