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The Court of the Lions (Spanish: Patio de los Leones) or Palace of the Lions (Spanish: Palacio de los Leones) is a palace in the heart of the Alhambra, a historic citadel formed by a complex of palaces, gardens and forts in Granada, Spain.
The court of the lions. Its known fountain is symbol of its decorative richness and synthesis of the hydraulic complex of the enclosure. Make your selection to discover more places. The Palace of the Lions was the architectural pinnacle of the Alhambra.
Mar 1, 2024 · 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. The expertise of the local guide will enrich your experience.
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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.
Court of the Lions, Alhambra (photo: photongatherer, CC BY-NC 2.0) Palace of the Lions The Palacio de los Leones (Palace of the Lions) stands next to the Comares Palace but should be considered an independent building.
This palace comprised the private chambers of the royal family and it was built in the angle formed by the Baths (Baños) and the Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes). In this palace is where Nasrid art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence.
The Court of the Lions (Spanish: Patio de los Leones) or Palace of the Lions is a palace in the heart of the Alhambra, a historic citadel formed by a complex of palaces, gardens and forts in Granada, Spain. It was commissioned by the Nasrid sultan Muhammad V of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus.
