Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon: The Mudéjar architecture can onlu be found on the Iberian Peninsula. The Mudéjar architecture is the result from Christian and Muslim cultures living side by side. In 711, Arab rulers conquered most of the Iberian Peninsula, they remained in control over large parts of Spain and Portugal for almost 800 years. They brought their culture and exerted a strong influence on Spanish architecture. The Mudéjar architecture developed from the 12th century until the 16th century. The Mudéjar style is characterised by the use of brick as the main material, adorned with tilework, wood carving, plaster carving and ornamental metals. The Mudéjar style reached his peak in the city of Teruel in Spain. During the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, many Mudéjar towers and churches were built in Teruel. Other important Mudéjar architecture can be found in Toledo and Zaragoza. The Mudéjar architecture of Aragon gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.
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Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon: Teruel Cathedral, the Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla. In 711, Arab rulers conquered Spain and remained in control over large parts of Spain for almost 800 years. The Arabs brought their culture and architecture. Mudéjar were muslims who were allowed to remain in Spain after the Reconquista. They strongly influenced the architecture of Spain. The Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.
