Wonders of Andalusia

A showcase of Andalusia's finest cultural treasures

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Where it all began

The history before history

Life in the First Settlements

A look at the home lives of prehistoric hunters and harvesters

Digging up stories

Incredible archaeological discoveries in Andalusia

Castulo City: From the Neanderthals to Now

The changing faces of the ancient archaeological site

Fragments From History

Archeological discoveries from the province of Jaén

What's in a Container?

Tell me what I hold and I'll tell you what I am

The First Great Restoration of Baelo Claudia

The story of Alfonso Jiménez Martín's excavation of the ancient site

The Archaeological Site of Carmona

Discover the the oldest amphitheatre to be documented in the Iberian Peninsula

An Archaeological Museum for the 21st Century

More than 7000 years is nothing...

Stories from the Archives

Illustrating more than 600 years of history

Discover the stories

Spotlight on: Cordoba

An important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages

Before Córdoba

From Prehistoric Times to the Romans

How People Had Fun in Ancient Cordoba

From public performances to gladiatorial games

Between Rome, Islam, and Christianity

The evolution of Cordoba

Death and taxes

What burial traditions tell us about the people of the past

Ruling Class, Commoner, or Slave?

Discover the class structure, burial rites and culture of Argaric society

The Iberian Tomb of the Northgate Necropolis

A monumental tomb from the fourth century BC

The Funerary Traditions of Our Cordoban Ancestors

What buried artifacts tell us about people's tastes and social differences

The golden touch

Artifacts with a little something extra

Bling and Things

A look at Phoenician Gold Work in the Museum of Cádiz

What in God's name

Mythology and belief in Andalusian history

Days of the Gods

How the days of the week got their name

A Who's Who of the Gods and Goddesses of Rome

The rich stories of Roman mythology

Gods and Cults

A journey through the images of different religious cults in Andalusia's history

What did the Romans do for Andalusia?

What happened when the Roman empire came to Spain

A City Destroyed by Julius Caesar and Rebuilt By Augustus

How Republican Córdoba grew to be one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire

The Lions That Guard The Tombs

Funeral artifacts that reveal interesting aspects of Roman culture

A Modern Look at an Ancient Heritage Site

Snapshots of Dolmens of Antequera

Art through the ages

A brief history of art in Andalusia

15th Century to 18th Century Art

From iconography to studies of nature

19th Century to 20th Century Art

From romantic cityscapes to the golden age of illustrators

Meet the Baroque Masters

From Velázquez to Zurbarán and Murillo

Art in Granada and Granada in Art

Creation and inspiration throughout the centuries

A Unique Collection of Fine Art

Explore the collection of the Huelva Museum

Myths and Legend in Art

Have you heard the legend of the imprisoned princess who became half lizard?

Outdoor Sculpture in the Former La Cartuja Monastery

Art on a grand scale in a grand setting

A Walk Through Malaga's Street Art

A spotters guide

Zoom in to Andalusian masterpieces

Saint Anthony of Padua

Esteban Murillo

Still life with oranges

Rafael Romero Barros

Albaycín, 1960

Manuel Ángeles Ortiz

View of the Cathedral from the river Guadalquivir

Nicolás Jiménez Alpériz

Hall of the Abencerrajes

Francisco Muros Úbeda

Lovesick

Julio Romero de Torres

S/T (Untitled)

Curro González

Inmaculate with Saint Anthony and con San Antonio y Saint Eloy (The Virgin of the Silversmiths)

Juan Valdés Leal

The Penitent Saint Jerome in the desert

Alonso Cano

Manila Shawl

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Interior design over time

How interior decorating has changed with the centuries

Roman Times

The tableware, ornaments and colors inside Iberian Roman and Islamic homes

vs. Recent History

Artifacts from the 15th century onwards

Explore Andalusia through the ages

From ancient artifacts to contemporary culture

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Dance like an Andalusian

Go with the flow

Flamenco: Where Joy Meets Rage

The history, culture and rhythm of Andalusia's passionate traditional dance

Take a virtual tour

Explore some of Andalusia's most famous cultural sites

The Historic Citadel

A walk through a millenarian fortress

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ExploreConjunto Arqueológico de Baelo ClaudiaA Roman 'polis'

ExploreConjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-ZahraAn important example of Islamic architecture

ExploreMuseo de Bellas Artes de GranadaA Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra

ExploreMuseo de Bellas Artes de SevillaA top example of Andalusian mannerism

ExploreMuseo de AlmeríaAncient archaeology meets contemporary architecture

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