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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Court_of_the_LionsCourt of the Lions - Wikipedia

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   Along with the Alhambra, the palace is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was minted in Spain's 2011 limited edition of €2 Commemorative Coins. The Palace of the Lions is one of the most famous palaces in Islamic architecture and exemplifies the apogee of Nasrid architecture in Al-Andalus.

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3. www.alhambra-patronato.es › the-court-of-the-lionsThe court of the lions - Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife

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   The Palace of the Lions was the architectural pinnacle of the Alhambra. Its celebrated fountain was a symbol of its decorative richness and an example of the complex water system. In addition to its symbolic function the fountain also had a practical purpose.

4. www.lovegranada.com › alhambra › court-lionsCourtyard of the Lions, Alhambra - History, Palace and Fountain

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   Mar 1, 2024 · The Court of the Lions of the Alhambra - History, Arquitecture, Fountains and Tickets. The Court of the Lions (Patio de Los Leones) or Palace of the Lions (Palacio de Los Leones) is the heart of the Alhambra. This masterpiece of Nasrid art is the greatest legacy that Muhammed V left to Granada.

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5. www.spainthenandnow.com › spanish-architectureAlhambra: Court of the Lions. - Spain Then and Now

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   Spanish Architecture. The Alhambra: Court of the Lions. Posted on December 18, 2017 by Gethin. It is popularly believed that the Court of the Lions (Patio de los leones), the innermost and most private courtyard of the Nasrid Palace, was reserved for the ruler and his harem.

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6. www.alhambradegranada.org › palaceofthelionsPalace of the Lions - Nasrid Palaces - AlhambraDeGranada.org

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   Information and Photos of the Palace of the Lions of the Alhambra. This palace comprised the private chambers of the royal family.

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     Court of the Lions / Patio de los Leones @ Alhambra - Granada

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     Spinning in the Court of the Lions at the Alhambra Granada Spain

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8. www.khanacademy.org › a › the-alhambraThe Alhambra (Alhambra Palace Spain) (article) | Khan Academy

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   Muhammad V built the Palace of the Lions’ most celebrated feature in the 14th century, a fountain with a complex hydraulic system consisting of a marble basin on the backs of twelve carved stone lions situated at the intersection of two water channels that form a cross in the rectilinear courtyard.

9. granada-alhambra-and-more.com › en › lions-courtLions Court at the Alhambra - Granada Alhambra and More

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   Published by Taste of Granada on. The Lions Court (“Patio de los Leones”) is probably the most famous place of the Alhambra. It owes its name to the twelve water-spitting lions of the fountain in the middle of the courtyard. They stand around a large twelve-cornered basin that they carry.