Spain
In less than a hundred years since the prophetic Hijrah, during the ‘Golden Age of Islam’, the vastness of the Islamic Empire expanded all the way to Europe. Muslims from North Africa, under the leadership of Tariq bin Ziyad, conquered Spain and brought along with them their system of governance and law, as well as beautiful architecture and vibrant culture. Journey with us and visit the Iberian Peninsula, Al-Andalusia, and explore the abundant Islamic history of Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, and more. An eight-day tour bringing the history and heritage of Muslim Spain to life. See for yourself how over 700 years of Muslim rule left a legacy of Islamic Spain that remains today in the beautifully ornate mosques and palaces, as well as the rich local culture.
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Seville
Seville houses one of the most famous and iconic remnants of Islamic Spain: the Real Alcazar, or Royal Alcazar, a remarkable palace built by the Muslim ruling class in the 8th century. It is a fine and unique example of Mudéjar art, a style deeply rooted in cultural diversity and originating from practising Muslims living in Christian territories in historical Spain. Marvel at the Seville Cathedral, originally an Aljama Mosque constructed by the order of the Almohad Caliph Abu Yaqub Yusuf. Admire the Giralda, now a bell tower for the cathedral but originally the minaret of the mosque, and in its time the tallest tower in the world, designed to resemble the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh.
Cordoba
One of the world’s greatest Islamic buildings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mezquita, or Grand Mosque of Córdoba, is a symbol of the worldly, sophisticated culture that flourished here more than a millennium ago, in the 8th century, when Córdoba was the capital of Islamic Spain and the biggest, most cultured city in Western Europe. The design evolved for around 200 years to its final form as the Grand Mosque, until it was repurposed as a cathedral and altered accordingly. One of the most famous features of the building is its 856 double arches, which are modelled on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba remains a truly mesmerizing building that exudes history, culture, and opulence.
Ronda
spectacularly located atop El Tajo Gorge and overlooking most of the region, has a rich Islamic heritage which can be seen through its magnificent architecture, most of which was created after the fall of Cordoba’s caliphate when it became Taifah Ronda, an independent Muslim kingdom. The town is famously known for the best-preserved bathhouses (hammams) of that era in all of Spain, as well as for being the birthplace of celebrated polymath, inventor, and engineer Abbas Ibn Firnas. The 17th century Puente Viejo, or Old Bridge, also known as the Arab Bridge, crosses over the Guadalevin River. The breathtaking scenery, the surrounding mountains, the flowing river, coupled with its rich history and warm culture, make Ronda a definite stop for anyone touring Islamic Spain.
Granada
Known as the “City of Three Cultures” due to the peaceful coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities for centuries, Toledo’s magnificence comes from the numerous mosques, synagogues, and churches alongside its palaces and fortresses. Among the most famous are the Catedral Primada de Toledo, a Gothic cathedral; the Mezquita del Cristo de la Cruz, the Mosque of Christ of the Light, a 10th-century mosque; and the Santa María La Blanca, a former synagogue built in the Muslim style of construction. Gaze in wonder at the rich and diverse history of Toledo that exudes out of its buildings, landscapes, and culture. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, still preserving its original layout and accessible through its narrow, winding streets, Toledo will leave you deeply fascinated with Islamic Spain.
Toledo
Known as the ‘city of three cultures’ due to the peaceful coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities for centuries. Toldeo’s magnificence comes from the numerous mosques, synagogues and churches alongside its palaces and fortresses. Amongst the most famous are the Catedral Primada de Toledo, a gothic cathedral, the Mezquita del
Cristo de La Cruz, the Mosque of Christ of the Light, a 10th century mosque and the Santa María la Blanca, a former synagogue built in the Muslims style of construction.
Gaze in wonder at the rich and diverse history of Toldeo that exudes out of its buildings, landscapes and culture. A UNESCO World Heritage site, still preserving its original layout and accessible through its narrow, winding streets, Toldeo will leave you deeply fascinated with Islamic Spain.
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