Alhambra

 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.

Granada seen from the Alhambra

The Alcazaba, the fortress section of the Alhambra

All the walls are detailed with Arabic designs

The Alhambra at night

Palacio de Carlos V, built after the Cathoic monarchs took over

The dome of the Sultana's bedroom

Patio de los leones.