Why does Spain have Islamic architecture?
Why does Spain have Islamic architecture? Prior to its establishment as a Christian country, Spain was actually under Muslim rule for several centuries — from 711 to 1492. Many examples of Islamic architecture can be visited across Europe.
Does Spain have good architecture?
Many architectural sites in Spain, and even portions of cities, have been designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Spain has the third highest number of World Heritage Sites in the world; only Italy and China have more. These are listed at List of World Heritage Sites in Europe: Spain.
What is Spain most known for?
Spain is known for its food, Flamenco music and dance, siesta, bullfights, horses, arts and literature, architecture, a Moorish heritage, its islands, Mediterranean beaches, wines, fruits and vegetables, and football (soccer).
Why is there Moorish architecture in Spain?
Moorish architecture developed in Spain under the Arab occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, between the eighth and fifteenth centuries. Among the main characteristics of this architecture, we see the use of less fine materials, mostly brick, which then was covered with stucco, wood, or decorative tiles.