Labyrinth of columns and arches
The labyrinth of columns in the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Cordoba, Spain, includes arches of contrasting colors across the top of every two columns. Printed in white ink in the margin below the...
Living room and arches of the bedroom of the Moorish Kings at Alcázar
Living room and arches of the bedroom of the Moorish Kings at Alcazar in Seville, Spain. The room and arches are covered in mosaic tile. A six-legged stool with an embroidered top sits in the middle...
Norman arches in the Church of St. Bartholomew
The Norman arches in Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, in London, England. The columns supporting the arches line a hall that runs behind the nave. There are lines of chairs on the left side...
Patio of La Casa de Pilatos, in Seville
The Mudejar Main Courtyard patio of La Casa de Pilatos, in Seville, Spain, has archways covered in mosaic tile around the exterior of the patio. A fountain sits in the center of the patio with a bust...
The Hall of Kings in the Court of the Lions
The Hall of Justice and a view of the Courtyard of Lions in Alhambra, Spain, is constructed of ornate arches of mocarabes, decorated with carved rhombuses. Every wall is covered with tile or mosaics...