Andalusian Islamic Architecture

Andalusian Islamic architecture is the architectural tradition developed under Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula, with forms later adapted in other local settings. Andalusian buildings often combine courtyards, water features, patterned surfaces, arcades, and intricately worked interiors. Alhambra Granada and Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba illustrate contrasting approaches to palace and sacred architecture, including important changes in use through later history.