Portugese Castles of the Moors
These magnificent castles were gradually conquered by Christian forces as they retook the peninsula after several hundred years of Moslem rule.
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Portuguese Castles of the Moors
The Moors from North Africa were great castle builders and the fortifications they erected after their invasion of the Iberian peninsula are among the best examples of Moorish Forts anywhere.
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Battle of the Moors and the Christians – The Annual Fiesta in Alcoy, Valencia
On the first day of the festival, the townsfolk flock to take part in the colourful parades which weave their way through the streets of Alcoy. They spend a great deal of time making their costumes together, and curiously everyone is vying to be a Moor, as their tribal costumes are the most colourful and exotic.
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A Short History Of The Moors
Granada – the word in Spanish means pomegranate – a fruit brought to Spain by Moslem tribes from North Africa in the 8th century. They were known as the Moors and they came to Europe from what is now known as Morocco.
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