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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. It was commissioned by the Nasrid sultan Muhammad V of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. Its ...
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 · History of the Court of the Lions. The Court of the Lions serves as the central axis of the Happy Garden Palace (Palacio del Jardín Feliz), constructed by Sultan Muhammed V during his second term between 1362 and 1391. This enormous palace is part of the monumental complex of the Alhambra known as the Nasrid Palaces .
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It was commissioned by the Nasrid sultan Muhammed V of the Emirate of Granada in al-Andalus. Its construction started in the second period of his reign, between 1362 and 1391 CE. The site is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and was minted in Spain's 2011 limited edition of 2€ Commemorative Coins.
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.
Nov 26, 2018 · The alabaster fountain of twelve water-spewing lions at the center of the court is often the highlight of an Alhambra tour. Technically, the flow and recirculation of water in this court was an engineering feat for the 14th century.
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.
