Daily Life During the Reconquista
Discover how people lived, worked, and survived during 781 years of conflict and coexistence
Christian Peasant Life
Most Christians were peasants working the land. Life was hard, centered around agricultural cycles and religious festivals.
Muslim Urban Life
Al-Andalus cities were cultural and economic centers. Urban Muslims enjoyed sophisticated lifestyle with bathhouses, markets, and gardens.
Jewish Merchant & Scholar Life
Jews served as merchants, translators, physicians, and scholars. Lived in juderías (Jewish quarters) with relative autonomy.
Noble Court Life
Nobility lived in castles and palaces. Life centered on warfare, hunting, feasting, and political maneuvering.