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Monuments from the Moorish period in Jerez de la Frontera
Monuments from the Moorish period in Jerez de la Frontera
Monumental Compound of the Moorish Palace-Fortress and Dark Chamber tel. 956326923 or 956 323 499. This Moorish fortress/palace was built by the Abbadid rulers in the early 10th century and later converted into a Christian stronghold. This complex covers a mosque (subsequently used as a church), Arab baths, several towers (one of which is octagonal), pretty gardens with a fountain, cloistered patios, the Palacio Villavicencio and a camera obscura. The Hall of Ambassadors bears decoration closest to that of Granada's Alhambra. The Patio de las Muñecas is thought to be the site of the harem, and where King Pedro allegedly murdered an interesting mix of guests and family!
The camera obscura is loated in a tower, this offers a 360 degree view of the city projected through lenses and mirrors:
City Walls – Parts of the old Walls of the city remains in Calle Ancha, Calle Muro and Calle Porvera. In Calle Ancha, next to the wall, we will see the monument dedicated to Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, a leading Spanish conquistador who discovered Florida born in Jerez.
'GateRota' - commonly known as Arch Creek "is the only gate of the ancient Muslim city wall is preserved.
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