The Alhambra is Granada's most famous monument and is the main reason
most people come here. It was first build around 900 AD as a fortress and
later became a palace for Moorish ad later Catholic royalty. It was the
last Moorish strong hold in Spain, held by the Arabs until 1942. It's a
huge citadel complex filled with gardens, palaces and beautiful views
of the city.
There is a lot of the Alhambra that is open to the public so it is a great place just to go sit or walk around the gardens. I've toured the Alhambra twice so far, both days were cloudy and a bit rainy so I can't wait to go back to see everything in the spring when all the gardens are in full boom.
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Granada seen from the Alhambra |
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The Alcazaba, the fortress section of the Alhambra |
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All the walls are detailed with Arabic designs |
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The Alhambra at night |
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Palacio de Carlos V, built after the Cathoic monarchs took over |
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The dome of the Sultana's bedroom |
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Patio de los leones. |
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