Places in Medieval Iberia
These sites focus on cities, castles, regions, towns, and other locations in Spain and Portugal during the Middle Ages.
Aragon
Aragon is divided by the river Ebro, which flows through it in a south-easterly direction, into two nearly equal parts, known as Trans-ibero and Cis-ibero. A two-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aragon is divided by the river Ebro, which flows through it in a south-easterly direction, into two nearly equal parts, known as Trans-ibero and Cis-ibero. A two-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Portugal
A clear survey of the history of Portugal from its earliest origins to the early 19th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Portugal produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
A clear survey of the history of Portugal from its earliest origins to the early 19th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Portugal produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
Spain
A basic overview of the history of Spain from its ancient times to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Spain produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
A basic overview of the history of Spain from its ancient times to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Spain produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
Maps of Iberia
A small but growing collection of maps depicting Spain and Portugal in medieval times.
A small but growing collection of maps depicting Spain and Portugal in medieval times.
The Alhambra - Fabulous Moorish Fortress in Spain
The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. This four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia offers historical background and descriptions of the fabulous buildings.
The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. This four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia offers historical background and descriptions of the fabulous buildings.
Alhambra Picture Gallery
This collection of images includes exterior shots and photos of some of the splendid rooms and gardens. Some pictures are in the public domain; others are available under GNU or Creative Commons; all are free for your use.
This collection of images includes exterior shots and photos of some of the splendid rooms and gardens. Some pictures are in the public domain; others are available under GNU or Creative Commons; all are free for your use.
Castles and Palaces of Portugal
A photo or two and a little background info for each of ten Portuguese castles, most built in the Middle Ages, is provided at this attractive site. Tour info for those fortunate enough to get to Portugal is also available.
A photo or two and a little background info for each of ten Portuguese castles, most built in the Middle Ages, is provided at this attractive site. Tour info for those fortunate enough to get to Portugal is also available.
Cordoba - History
This very brief introduction to the city's history is highlighted by some nice photos, at Eurotravelling.net.
This very brief introduction to the city's history is highlighted by some nice photos, at Eurotravelling.net.
City of Granada
Although aimed at tourists, this quick introduction to the city of Granada is quite historically informative. At the Andalucian Home Page.
Although aimed at tourists, this quick introduction to the city of Granada is quite historically informative. At the Andalucian Home Page.
The Historic City of Granada
This introduction at TuSpain includes brief descriptions of historic sites of interest and a link to a page on the Alhambra.
This introduction at TuSpain includes brief descriptions of historic sites of interest and a link to a page on the Alhambra.
An historical overview of Southern Spain
Concise introduction to the history of Andalucia from its earliest days to modern times is highlighted by some nice photos at Andalucia.com.
Concise introduction to the history of Andalucia from its earliest days to modern times is highlighted by some nice photos at Andalucia.com.
The Spanish Road to Santiago de Compostela
This interactive map links to more info about such places as Burgos, Pamplona, Leon, and of course Santiago de Compostela itself, sometimes in English and sometimes in Spanish. A nice effort by John Dagenais at UCLA.
This interactive map links to more info about such places as Burgos, Pamplona, Leon, and of course Santiago de Compostela itself, sometimes in English and sometimes in Spanish. A nice effort by John Dagenais at UCLA.