The glittery designs are laid out in symmetrical patterns that draw from an expansive time continuum, ranging from the elegant elaborations of Moorish architecture to fanciful retro-futurism.

In her acrylic on canvas "Alhambra Granada" (60x47 cm), for example, the viewer may be disappointed in seeing this marvel of Moorish architecture rendered abruptly, without any nuance or detail.

Designed by Pau Mongui in 1908, it's decorated with glazed ceramics influenced by Moorish architecture. The Reials Collegis (Royal Colleges) has a Renaissance-style patio.

With the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains (perfect for a spot of winter skiing), in the distance, sublime Moorish architecture all around and an opulent labyrinth of fortresses, courtyards and gardens, the palace can only be described as truly magical.

Clinging to this geological mannequin is an artificial grass suit embroidered with real vegetation, exploring the idea of the swimming pool as a nugget of sybaritic softness implanted within the hard urban milieu, like the lush, water filled courtyards of historic Moorish architecture.

Eventually, Muslim conquest of much of Spain was reversed, and Christians converted the famous mosque of Cordoba into a church in 1236, but their Moorish architecture remains a tourist attraction for visitors to southern Spain.

Jacques Garcia has designed the La Mamounia spa to be a tranquil haven in the heart of a bustling, historic city.Aa Recreating the luxurious mood of oriental palaces, Garcia's trademark style complements the impressive Moorish architecture abundant at La Mamounia.

Despite his riff on the French invocation of horseshoe arches (a primary staple of Moorish architecture that is as foreign to Dakar as its French counterparts are) in the Kermel Market, Mambety affectionately codes Muslims as noncolonial and "African." Actually, both Islam and Catholicism were imports to Senegal.

Following the enormous success of the Mediterranean, Classic European, and Venetian inspired phases, Dubai Sports City will release the Arabian and Andalusian style residences which capture traditional Arabic and Moorish architecture.

Here you'll find no Moorish architecture or sun-speckled olive groves nor the sheep and goats so prevalent throughout the rest of Spain.

So the Algarve's biggest fishing port, Olhao, with its Moorish architecture and bustling harbour, was a good place to relax for a couple of hours, drinking coffee and watching others work.

The 8-day 'Highlights of Andalucia' tour offers the chance to see the historic cities and beautiful Moorish architecture of the region.

But for the nearest thing to the 1, 001 Nights and old-fashioned glamour, find a magic carpet to whisk you to The One & Only Royal Mirage, with Moorish architecture which will instantly seduce you.

There are bullfighting seasons, religious festivals and sightseeing trips that include castles, cathedrals, flamenco dancing, Roman and Moorish architecture and the running of the bulls.

DM City Center, the theater on West 55th Street in Manhattan with ornate Moorish architecture, has played a prominent role in New York's dance history.