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The Alhambra ( / ælˈhæmbrə /, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized :al-ḥamrāʼ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Guided tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife where you discover the best preserved Muslim Medieval City in the world. Alhambra visit in small groups. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Officials local guides with extensive experience.
May 23, 2024 · Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain. It was constructed on a plateau that overlooks the city, built chiefly between 1238 and 1358. After the expulsion of the Moors in 1492, it was partially effaced and portions were rebuilt in Renaissance style.
Jul 17, 2024 · Climbing the towers of the Alcazaba, strolling through the manicured gardens at Generalife, and seeing the elaborate archways and the geometric patterns of tiles in the Nasrid Palaces top the list of things to do in the Alhambra. In this guide, we will be your virtual tour guide.
The Alhambra, with its continuous occupation over time, is currently the only preserved palatine city of the Islamic period. It constitutes the best example of Nasrid art in its architecture and decorative aspects.
Mar 12, 2018 · The Alhambra is an ancient palace, fortress and citadel located in Granada, Spain. The eighth-century-old site was named for the reddish walls and towers that surrounded the citadel: al-qal’a...
The Alhambra is the jewel of the Nazrid kingdom, and the symbol of Granada. Get to know its price and opening times, and the history of the monument.
Discover wonders like the Alhambra, Generalife, the Nasrid Palaces, the Albaicín or Sacromonte; as well as lots of occult places. Find out little-known details and secrets of one of the most unique cities in the world and feel completely immersed in it.
Jun 19, 2024 · The Alhambra is a medieval palatine city formed by palaces from different periods, along with its medina, gardens, irrigation ditches and protected by defensive structures consisting of the citadel, watchtowers and walls.
The Alhambra is the main enclave of a complex territorial structure, which reveals its importance due to the domain over the city of Granada. Granada matches the historic model of the hilltop city, surrounded by mountains and irrigated by the Darro and Genil rivers, the former dividing the land into two opposing faces which would affect the ...
