Seville's Architecture: an Islamic Legacy
Before the Inquisition and before Spain’s heyday as the gateway to the Americas, the Iberian Peninsula flourished with an exhilarating jumble of cultures. Muslims called…
Month: September 2021
Islamic Architecture and Enlightenment in Córdoba's Mezquita
The best way to experience medieval Spain is through its architecture. The buildings of Córdoba are a physical manifestation of the cultures who lived there,…
Lucca and Pisa: a Tale of Two Romanesque Cities
Once upon a time, two Tuscan city-states grew rich from trade. They used their wealth to build a slew of cathedrals, towers, piazzas, and palaces…