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   The Alhambra (/ æ l ˈ h æ m b r ə /, Spanish:; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized: al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world , in addition to containing ...

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   Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain. It was constructed on a plateau that overlooks the city, built chiefly between 1238 and 1358. After the expulsion of the Moors in 1492, it was partially effaced and portions were rebuilt in Renaissance style.

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   Mar 12, 2018 · The Alhambra is an ancient palace, fortress and citadel located in Granada, Spain. The eighth-century-old site was named for the reddish walls and towers that surrounded the citadel: al-qal’a...

5. www.alhambra.org › enAlhambra Granada Tickets and Official Tours

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   Alhambra Granada in Spain. Buy your tickets to the Alhambra and Generlife of Granada. Ticket sale, guided tours and tourist information of the Alhambra.

6. en.granada.info › alhambraThe Alhambra - Spain's most visited monument - Granada

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   Visiting the Alhambra in Granada is a must in order to learn about the history of the city and its significant Nasrid legacy. In 2017, over 2.7 million tourists from all over the world visited this unique architectural gem. Book your tour.

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   Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada. Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the Generalife, the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this part of Spain ...

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   Where is the Alhambra located in Granada?

   • The Alhambra is located west of the city of Granada on the Sabika hill—a strategic vantage point that provides views of the whole city of Granada and the plain (vega) of Granada. The complex is irregular in shape and surrounded by defensive walls.

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   Where was the Alhambra built?

   • The Alhambra, Granada, Spain. 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.

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   Where is the Alhambra located?

   • The Alhambra ( / ælˈhæmbrə /, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized : al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.

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   Is Alhambra a World Heritage Site?

   • Alhambra, Spain, designated a World Heritage site in 1984. Learn about the Alhambra, in Granada, Spain. Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain. The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic “the red,” is probably derived from the reddish colour of the tapia (rammed earth) of which the outer walls were built.

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   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.