The Visigoths took over Spain after defeating the Roman Empire, making Toledo their capital, until the Muslims invaded in 711 and established al-Andalus. For several centuries, Muslims, Jews, and different Christian groups coexisted and built significant architectural landmarks in al-Andalus's cities. By 1492, the Christians had fully reconquered Spain and divided society between privileged and non-privileged classes, while cities grew in importance and Romanesque and Gothic structures were erected, maintaining Arab cultural influences in Andalusia.

1. The Middle Ages

2. The Beginning of the Middle Ages The Visogoths defeated the Roman Empire and took over Spain. Their capital was Toledo. In the year 711, the Muslims began to expand into Spain. They named it al-Ándalus.

3. The End of the Middle Ages The Christians fought the Muslims, and in 1492, Christians had control of all of Spain.

4. Life in al-Ándalus In al-Ándalus muslims, muladis, mozarabes, and Jews all lived together. They lived in cities where they constructed fabulous buildings (La Mezquita in Córdoba, and La Alhambra in Granada).

5. Life During the Christian Reign The society was divided between the privileged and the non-privileged. The cities became important in Century XII. During the Middle Ages, they constructed Romanesque and gothic buildings.

6. Andalucía in the Middle Ages During al-Ándalus, the towns, cities, and culture of Andalucía was developed. The Christians maintained the Arabe influence and constructed new monuments.