Nov 14 • General discussion
The Fountain of Santa María — Patio de los Naranjos
In the shadow of the Mezquita stands the Patio de los Naranjos, once the great forecourt of the mosque.For centuries, worshippers gathered here beneath citrus trees and open sky, washing hands, faces, and feet in ritual ablution before entering the prayer hall. This quiet fountain marks the heart of that practice, a reminder that purification was not only physical, but spiritual.
The courtyard’s layout, with its long channels, pools, and orderly rows of trees, reflects early Islamic garden design: geometry, water, and shade arranged to create calm. Even today, the sound of water against stone softens the space, carrying an echo of the rhythm that once preceded prayer.
Photographically, the light here is gentle and shifting. The bright leaves, the still water, and the weathered stone invite a slower way of seeing, one that honours both the beauty and the memory held in this courtyard.
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The Fountain of Santa María — Patio de los Naranjos
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