So now that I am finally in madrid, with stable wifi, I thought I could recap a little about my favorite Imperium Seminar spot. It was such an amazing experience to spend the first week and a half traveling Spain (with a stop in Portugal!). The itinerary for Imperium was: Cordoba, Granada, Sevilla, Lisboa, and finally, Madrid, where I will be for the remainder of this semester abroad.
Now to my favorite visit...
Alhambra!
Originally built in 898 as part of Al-Andalus Muslim Spain, the grounds have both a Muslim Palace and a Catholic church! The architecture is in the style of Mudejar, which is basically a fusion of Muslim, Christian, and Judaic influences. Since these three groups of people all co-existed in Spain, the sharing of culture led to the creation of this blended artistic style.
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| At the highest Tower: Gorgeous Views of Granada |
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| Patio de los Arrayanes: The Taj Mahal Reflection Pool was based on this design! |
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| My Professor trying to pull me away from the ledge! |
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| Mudejar Artistic Style |
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| Alhambra near dusk |
More to come about my experiences living in Madrid...
