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The Alhambra was one of the first Islamic monuments to become the object of modern scientific study and has been the subject of numerous restorations since the 19th century. [9] [10] It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1]
- Cultural: i, iii, iv
- Granada, Spain
Mar 28, 2024 · The palace and grounds. The Alhambra is situated in a locale of rare natural beauty. The plateau upon which it was built overlooks the Albaicín (Albayzin) quarter of Granada’s Moorish old city. At the base of the plateau, the Darro River flows through a deep ravine on the north.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Book your tickets and guided tours to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, the best preserved Muslim medieval city in the world. Find out more information about the Alhambra, its history, architecture, flamenco, Arab baths and other activities in Granada.
Mar 12, 2018 · Alhambra is a medieval palace, fortress and citadel in Granada, Spain, that was the last stronghold of the Islamic kingdom in Western Europe. Learn about its history, architecture, and why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Alhambra, Palace of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain, built (1238–1358) on a plateau above the city. Its name (Arabic: “the red”) may refer to the colour of the sun-dried bricks used in its outer walls.
Explore the medieval part of Granada, including the Alhambra fortress, the Generalife gardens and the Albayzín district, inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Discover the artistic and cultural legacy of Islamic Spain, its architecture, decoration, irrigation and urban planning.
The Alhambra is a beautiful complex of buildings and gardens. Its leafy tree-lined walkways provide pleasant shade and coolness, enhanced by the abundance of water that flows in its streams. It was the largest political and aristocratic centre of the Moslem West.
