Spain is a country steeped in history, and few eras are as captivating as the Moorish period. Between the 8th and 15th ...

Spain, a land of diverse and captivating history, owes a significant part of its cultural tapestry to the Moors. Their lasting influence is evident in various facets of Spanish life. It spans from ...

From faux harems and minaret-topped palaces to Moorish smoking rooms and Ottoman fantasies, Poland’s architectural past ...

The term "Moor" generally refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb (Northwest Africa) and their reign of al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal) from the early 8th century to the late 13th ...

The story: Built for a Shriner chapter called the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, this building is a wonderfully surprising piece of “Moorish” architecture, with its onion domes silhouetted ...

Last month, we explored Chateauesque, one of several revival styles popular during the late 19th century. Next up are Moorish Revival and Venetian Renaissance. Popular between 1880 and 1910, these ...

1. Why is the Synagogue’s Architecture in Moorish Revival Style? To people today, it may seem incongruous that a synagogue was designed in the Moorish Revival style, with inspiration from Islamic ...

MIAMI - Opa-locka could have been another Coral Gables, built on a dream, instead, the city's architecture is based on the Arabian Nights. The city was the brainchild of pioneer aviator and visionary ...

Beyond the wooden entrance doors, the soaring archways, towering pillars, and vibrant patterned tilework, known as zellige, are all emblematic of Moorish architecture. There are numerous fountains, ...