
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
Exhibitions
They bring the splendour of the culture of al-Andalus closer to the public
The Routes
Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 1997
The Foundation
Its goal is to disseminate and highlight the heritage of al-Andalus in order to recover that mark of progress and tolerance, creativity and ingenuity that contributed so much to the revival of Europe and to the enrichment of its current identity.
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Cultural Itineraries
Cross-border itineraries based on the historical, social and cultural relations of al-Andalus with the Muslim world.
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Publishing Work
El legado andalusí has published more than 70 books, of both scientific and educational nature, centred on historical, cultural and tourist subjects.
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A knight without sword
Boabdil’s (three) swords
The story of the commonly called “King Boabdil’s swords”, is among the many that, after its legendary semblance, conceals the most relevant details of historical events. These are swords that passed into the hands of diverse noble families from Castile after the conquest of Granada by the Christian troops in 1492.
Samarkand, in the heart of the Silk Route
In the portico of Aq Saray palace, a statement addresses the traveller: ‘If you have doubt about our power then look upon our buildings’.
The exuberant architecture with which Tamerlane, the so-called “universal ruler”, honoured the cities of the barren Asian steppe, found in Samarkand its most magnificent aesthetic expression.
Ibn al Shaykh of Malaga dazzled by the Lighthouse of Alexandria
PART II
The Lighthouse of Alexandría, the Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World, was widely described by Arab authors. Among them, Ibn al-Shaykh of Malaga produced one of the most accurate descriptions of all.
Ibn al Shaykh of Malaga dazzled by the Lighthouse of Alexandria
PART I
The Lighthouse of Alexandría, the Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World, was widely described by Arab authors. Among them, Ibn al-Shaykh of Malaga produced one of the most accurate descriptions of all.
Al-Ghazal from Byzantium to the Viking country
PART I
By the mid-9th century travelling across the Mediterranean could be very dangerous, especially for an old man like al-Ghazal, who had earned a position in the Cordoban court good enough to be put out on such a hazardous endeavour.
Al-Ghazal from Byzantium to the Viking country
PART II
By the mid-9th century travelling across the Mediterranean could be very dangerous, especially for an old man like al-Ghazal, who had earned a position in the Cordoban court good enough to be put out on such a hazardous endeavour.
Leo Africanus: caravan was his homeland and his life the most unexpected crossing
“Leo Africanus may have been for al-Andalus a kind of a posthumous son. Born at the moment his mother civilization was fading, he learned from exile not only its suffering but also its amazing changes. At times ambassador, at times slave, adventurer and…
Ibn Battuta, the traveler of Islam
The story of the Arma, the Andalusi diaspora in sub-Saharan Africa
The alhóndigas of Granada
Travelling along the Routes of El legado andalusí
The mystery of the Moor King’s Water Mine of Ronda
European Projects
Recognition and Awards
Agreements and Arrangements

Conference Cycle Amazigh Jewellery in its Context: Culture and Identity of the Berber Peoples

The Andalusian Public Foundation El legado andalusí strengthens its collaboration with Parque de las Ciencias of Granada

The exhibition Amazigh jewellery. Identity of the Berber peoples, inaugurated at El Corral del Carbón

The exhibition “Architecture of al-Andalus: A Meeting Point Between the Islamic East and West” was inaugurated at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Amman, Jordan.

El legado andalusí Foundaton and Club Mototurismo Deportivo Andaluz (Andalusian Sports Motorcycle Tourism Club) have signed a collaboration agreement to promote motorcycle journeys along the Routes of El legado andalusí

The Casa de los Tiros Museum unveils over 140 pieces showcasing the life and work of Washington Irving

The exhibition “Gardens: Heritage and Dreams” by the Andalusian Public Foundation El legado andalusí has been honoured as the first runner-up in the 3rd edition of the EXPONE Awards for Innovation in Museums and Exhibitions, organized by the AMMA Association.

El legado andalusí Andalusian Public Foundation and the International Music and Dance Festival of Granada renew their collaboration agreement searching to preserve the documentary and historical heritage

El legado andalusí Andalusian Public Foundation launches the exhibition Gardens. Heritage and Dreams under the auspices of iHERITAGE project.

EL legado andalusí launches the course “The interpretation of World Heritage in Andalusia in the 21st century. Advanced technological solutions in the world today”, in collaboration with Descubre Foundation and the University of Granada.

Inauguration of the exhibition “Paradises of the Ancient South. Historical images of gardens in Andalusia and the Maghreb”.

The exhibition “Culinary Art in the Cordoba of al-Andalus”, organised by El legado andalusí in collaboration with the provincial Delegation of Culture and Historical Heritage of Cordoba and the Archaeological Museum of Cordoba, has been inaugurated at the Teatro Cómico Principal, in Cordoba.

The exhibition E terris ad astra has been selected among the projects eligible to receive the EXPONE awards

El legado andalusí sets an original map of 1635 on display at the Town Hall of Priego de Córdoba

The program “Tesis”, in Canal Sur TV dedicates a report to the exhibition “E Terris ad Astra. A scientific heritage”

El legado andalusi Andalusian Public Foundation and the University of Granada inaugurate the exhibition “E terris ad astra. A scientific heritage”

El legado andalusí FPA sides with Granada Festival of Music and Dance for its 70th anniversary in 2021

Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo hosts the Exhibition “Architecture of al-Andalus. Spaces and visions”

The Andalusian Public Foundation El legado andalusí will have a permanent exhibition space in Priego de Córdoba

The Andalusian Public Foundation El legado andalusí inaugurates in Lanjarón the exhibition El alma deSgranada

Granada City Council and El legado andalusí consolidate Casa de Zafra and Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo as great cultural spaces in the city

El legado andalusí: The biggest cultural tourism project in Andalusia features in Fitur its new stage.

Exhibition The Moriscos in the Kingdom of Granada. Chronicle of a historical moment that changed the social and patrimonial scenery of the kingdom of Granada

Her Majesty the Queen Doña Letizia opens the exhibition “Zirid Granada and the Berber universe” at the Alhambra

The Regional Minister of Culture, Patricia del Pozo, opens the Exhibition The Baths in al-Andalus