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The millenarian history of Andalusia has produced an immense artistic legacy. The Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque in Cordoba or the Giralda and the old quarter of Seville are monumental landmarks in the history of mankind. However, in the vast majority of its cities and towns, we can find examples of the finest moments of Andalusi´s artistic history.

Photo of Sevilla Building, SpainAndalusia´s brilliant Islamic, Renaissance and especially Baroque architecture of its most important buildings, castles, fortresses and monasteries scattered across the whole of the region constitute a patrimony of immense significance. The homeland of Velázquez, Murillo, and Picasso has paintings, sculptures, jewels, and archaeological remains shared among its cathedrals, museums, churches, convents, and palaces. Even in the most distant location, it is possible to find a painted masterpiece or the most elaborate work of a master goldsmith. The variety of festivals and celebrations in Andalusia is as ample as the regio´s geography. The Andalusian calendar reads like a veritable encyclopedia of the arts and customs of its people.

The springtime festivals, harvest festivals, patron saint´ days, fairs, wine harvests and pilgrimages are characterized by the most elaborate diplays of craftsmanship, cuisine, music and religious beliefs imaginable.

The carnivals provide a noisy beginning to the celebrations, turning day-to-day life on its head with humor and irony. During Holy Week, the temples bring out their most valued treasures to accompany the images of the last suffering of Christ. The processions follow an itinerary which is repeated every year. The Corpus festivities set the stage for a religious parade. The Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses) are a spectacular fusion of the religious and the profane.

Photo of sevilla Building, SpainBullfighting is of fundamental importance in Andalusia, due to its deep-rooted tradition. Bullfights are held in the numerous bullrings throughout Andalusia during nine months of the year. They coincide with the local festivals, where everyone dances and sings to the sound of Spanish guitars. Flamenco is the most authentic expression of Andalusian folklore. The song festivals provide a full schedule of performances to suit all tastes.

Pilgrimages are pious, though festive, processions which are staged in natural settings and whose roots can be traced back to ancient fertility rites.

Andalusian cuisine plays an important part in all of these special occasions. The quality of its dishes is complemented by the excellence of its internationally-renowned wines. Andalusian cuisine typically consists of seafood, legume pottages, game meat stews, vegetable pottages along with seasoned, aged pork, and a wide variety of desserts.

Andalusian craftsmanship is a faithful reflection of the rich, traditional culture of this autonomous region. Some of the more famous products made by Andalusian artisans are ceramic tiles, pottery, metalwork, jewelry, leatherwork (which includes shoes and equestrian outfitting), weaving and embroidery, as well as other artistic textile products. They have also demonstrated their abilities in such fields as furniture, vegetable fibers, book binding, stone and marble work, and musical instruments, among others.