Although the original plans of the monastery were Medieval, its sacristy is considered one of the most important works of Spanish Late Baroque.
Since is wasn't built until 1515, the Cartuja Monastery moved from its initial concept of austerity. The church, sacristy and sacrarium mark the height of Andalusian Baroque. The richly decorated interior includes elements such as marble, columns, carved wood and different inlaid materials.
The monastery was built upon a former Arab property with garden. This "carmen" impressed the Christian conquerers due to its rich und lush garden with abundant water and many fruit trees.