By Maya Alexander

This StoryMap explores the rich architectural and cultural legacy of the three Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—in Spain and Morocco, two regions deeply shared by centuries of coexistence and conflict. By examining eight different sacred spaces. Including cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, and Jewish Quarters, this project highlights how religious traditions not only define their own places of worship, but also influenced one another across time. It also dives into different styles used in these sacred spaces like as Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Islamic influence like like zellij tilework, horseshoe arches, and calligraphy, which can be seen across religious boundaries. Lastly, it helps recognize how in cities like Seville, Granada, Toledo, Rabat, and Fez, architecture becomes a visual record of shared histories—of tolerance, coexistence, and exile. Rather than isolating these traditions, this project emphasizes their interconnectedness, showing how sacred spaces reflect broader questions of identity, power, and memory.