Casa Andalusi (Andalusian House Museum), Cordoba

In the heart of Cordoba's Jewish Quarter, stays Andalusian House (Casa Andalusi), a small and charming 12th-century house surrounding a central courtyard. The building is located near the Cordoba Synagogue and not far from the Almodovar Gate.

Today, this historic house hosts a museum featuring a variety of exhibits relating to traditional Andalusian home life during medieval times. Visitors can explore rooms filled with exquisite furnishing, tapestries, paintings, books, artifacts, and household goods. The art and architecture of the house are Moorish-style with some Eastern influence.

The museum features some walls and alcoves beautifully decorated with mosaic tiles. The outdoor courtyard is gorgeous. The decorative cobblestone patio is inviting, surrounded by arcaded porches, small fountains, and lush greenery. Potted plants and climbing vines create a lovely sanctuary. Head down to the basement to see an excavated Roman floor and ancient ruins below the house.

Andalusian House is also home to the Paper Museum (Museo del Papel ), offering a fascinating exploration into the techniques and history of early paper making. A unique scale model made of wood demonstrates the workings of one of the Western world's earliest paper factories.