Moorish Collection

Moorish Belly Dancer - Algeria
Arabian Belly Dancer - Algeria

The Surrender of Granada in 1492, 1882 (oil on canvas)
3247808 The Surrender of Granada in 1492, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 330x550 cm; Palacio del Senado, Madrid

Azulejos-La Alhambra-Granada-Andalucia-EspaAna
Detalle de uno de los multiples mosaicos que adornan los palacios nazaries en la Alhambra-Granada-Andalucia-EspaAna

Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10

Picture No. 11014350
Mudejar Tiles with their Moorish geometric patterns - in the Alcazar of Seville Seville, Seville province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

The beach of Carvoeiro at dusk. Algarve, Portugal

Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

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Arabic inscription carved in a palace wall of the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city, Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Alhambra palace and reflecting pool, Granada, Spain
The Palacio del Portico within the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city in Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Alhambra; Granada; Andaslusia, Spain, Sierra Nevada

Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe
Algeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)

Court of Machuca, Comares Palace and Comares Tower, Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Patio de los Arrayanes and Comares Tower, Alhambra Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Salobrena castle at night, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Dance Gardens, Real Alcazar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

The Saadian tombs, dating back to the time of the Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour, who died in 1603, The Medina, Marrakesh, Morroco, North Africa, Africa

Interior view of Moroccan Restaurant, La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa

Rocchetta Mattei, Appennino Settentrionale (northern), Emilia Romania, Italy, Europe

Konak clock tower at sunset, Konak Square, Izmir, Turkey

A typical mosaic at The Alhambra- Granada-Spain
Brightly colored mosaics adorn the walls and floors of the Alhambra of Granada in Spain

A Moorish symbol to ward off the evil eye
SYMBOLS: EVIL EYE. A Moorish symbol to ward off the evil eye

King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar
View of a moorish camp: King Alis tent at Benowm, Kingdom of Ludamar. Ali sat on a black leather cushion clipping the hairs on his upper lip while a female servant held a mirror

Alhambra Farm Mountains Granada Andalusia Spain
Alhambra, Farm, Mountains, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Wall Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica), Majorca, Spain, Europe

The interior of the Mahakma du Pasha in the Quartier Habous or New Medina in Casablanca. The building was once a palace and law courts but is now a police prefecture

The Pier - St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. Date: 1906

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze

St Dubhthachs Church or Clachan Duich Cemetery
This ancient church and cemetery overlooks Loch Duich in between Dornie and Shiel Bridge, near A87 Morvich. In the distance to the left is the mountain Beinn Fhada or Ben Attow

Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Casares illuminated at sunrise, Casares, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain

Europe, Spain, Cordoba. There are 856 red-and-white columns in the Mesquite in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain

Atauriques (Moorish plaster work) in the Nasrid palace showing the shield of al Ahmur used as a decorative theme, Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

In the Harem (colour photogravure)
3657076 In the Harem (colour photogravure) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harem)

A view of the Royal Villa of the Generalife at Granada, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
A view of the Royal Villa of the Generalife at Granada, 19th century, (1907). The Generalife, built in the 13th century, is adjacent the fortress and palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Zahara de la Sierra, Andalusia, Spain

Rue des Ouleds-Naדּand Moorish cafes, Biskra
The busy street of Ouleds-Naדּ, Biskra, lined with several Moorish cafes. Date: circa 1910s

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

Romania - Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges - a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de ArgeE, Romania. It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Arges Monastery Date: circa 1920s

Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal
Moorish Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal Date: circa 1950s

Spain, Seville. Alcazar (aka Reales Alcazares), Moorish / Mudejar fortress rebuilt as a palace
Moorish architectural detail, Alcazar (Reales Alcazares), Seville, Spain

Picture No. 11014378
Moorish Decoration - in the Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas) in the Alhambra palace Granada, Granada province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

CIRCUS POSTER, c1890. American circus poster, c1890, for Sells Brothers Circus, featuring elephant races

Zahara, Malaga Province, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

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Europe, Spain, Granada. The Generalife gardens are part of the Alhambra grounds. Date: 19/11/2009

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

The Alhambra. Nasrid dynasty. Tower of the Princesses. Royal
The Alhambra. Moorish. Nasrid dynasty. Tower of the Princesses. Royal Palace. 15h century. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

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"Moorish Magic: Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of North Africa and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world culture as we take you on a journey through time and across continents. From the mesmerizing moves of a Moorish belly dancer in Algeria to the vibrant Tagine pots found in Tangier, Morocco, every aspect is an invitation to delve into this captivating civilization. Picture No. 11014350 captures the breathtaking beauty of Carvoeiro beach at dusk in Algarve, Portugal - a place where Moorish influences can still be felt today. The Surrender of Granada in 1492 depicted in an oil painting from 1882 reminds us of the historical significance that marked the end of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula. Azulejos, intricate ceramic tiles found throughout La Alhambra in Granada, Andalucia, Spain showcase exquisite craftsmanship passed down through generations. These colorful mosaics tell stories with their intricate designs and are a testament to Moorish artistry. Traveling further afield, Mitchell's Corn Palace stands as an unexpected tribute to Moorish architecture right here in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. Its grandeur echoes elements seen within Court of Machuca at Comares Palace and Comares Tower within UNESCO World Heritage Site - Alhambra. The iconic Alhambra palace with its reflecting pool offers visitors a glimpse into one of Spain's most treasured landmarks nestled amidst Sierra Nevada mountains. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases architectural marvels that have stood for centuries. As we explore these diverse locations connected by their shared heritage, it becomes clear that Moorish influence has left an indelible mark on our global cultural tapestry. Join us as we celebrate this rich legacy spanning from North Africa to Europe and beyond.