El-Attarine Medersa by Helen Betts

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08-APR-2015

El-Attarine Medersa

The El-Attarine Medersa (religious school) was built between 1323 and 1325 and is considered to be one of the wonders of Moorish architecture.

Mihrab (facing Mecca) inside the prayer hall.

Calligraphic detail, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/100s f/4.5 at 35.0mm iso800 full exif

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Richard Townsend		30-May-2015 06:34
Great capture of this stunning architecture and decoration. V

Gill Kopy		30-May-2015 00:45
Beautiful ! the detail, as everywhere, is stunning and you've captured it so well V

Chris Gibbins		29-May-2015 22:46
This is astonishingly beautiful. I've seen similar Moorish architecture in Spain, but not of this quality. Morocco is now definitely on my bucket list! V.

The Ellisons		29-May-2015 18:24
Great shot, Helen!

joseantonio		29-May-2015 16:32
You found a lot of interesting treasures there.V.

Gerard Koehl		29-May-2015 15:26
Superbe... V

Chris Morton		29-May-2015 14:37
how would one begin decorating around a half-dome like that?

Jim Coffman		29-May-2015 12:58
Another amazing scene,Helen! Very nice image!

Carol Rollins		29-May-2015 12:55
I love those lacy patterns. Excellent capture of this magnificent detail.