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Zellij in Mexuar
This style of mosaic tilework is called zellij. Charles V was not only King of Spain, but also Holy Roman Emperor, Archduke of Austria, and Lord of the Netherlands. Maybe I missed some titles. Anyway, the double-headed eagle represents the Holy Roman Empire. -
Mosaic in Nasrid palace
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More mosaic
Mosaic in Comares Palace, part of the Nasrid Palaces. Begun by Isma'il in the early 13th century and modified by Yusuf I and Muhammad V. -
Zellij in Alhambra
More wonderful zellij pattern in the palace. -
Alhambra hammam
Ceiling in the Alhambra's public hammam, constructed under Muhammad III. -
Alhambra hammam
Every room you enter has more holes in the ceiling. The rooms follow a standard layout: changing room, cold room, hot room, boiler room. -
Château de Chenonceau
One of the many chandeliers in the Gallery across the river. -
Château de Chenonceau
What a wonderful black room. And matching white flowers.