The Medina Azahara

One of our first excursions, while we were in Spain, was our visit to the Medina Azahara. While we made our way through the ancient city, I listened to what our tour guide had to say about our trip and found that my interest had been piqued in the cities architecture and landscape.

While we were walking through this city, our tour guide explained that the Medina Azahara was set up in such a way so that each visitor would enter the city in a different way. The city was littered with hidden passageways, alternate routes, and checkpoint rooms, making an invasion of the city incredibly difficult. Along with the slew of different passages, the architecture was gorgeous.

The arches that were left in the city used the horseshoe design, which was a result of Muslim influences. These arches offered practical support, not to mention adding a sense of harmony to the design of the city. The view from the city was truly something incredible as well. Since the city was so high up you had a sprawling view of the Spanish landscape, which went on for miles. If you ever get the chance to visit Spain, I really recommend putting the Medina Azahra on your to-do list!