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   What is in the Alhambra Granada?

   • Today, the building houses the Alhambra Museum, which holds objects and artefacts relating to the Alhambra's history, as well as the Fine Arts Museum of Granada, which houses a collection of paintings from Granada dating from the 16th to 20th centuries. The Convent of Saint Francis was built over the remains of a former Nasrid palace.

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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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   What are the most famous palaces in the Alhambra?

   • The most famous and best-preserved are the Mexuar, the Comares Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Partal Palace, which form the main attraction to visitors today. The other palaces are known from historical sources and from modern excavations. At the Alhambra's western tip is the Alcazaba fortress.

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   What is the best place to see the Alhambra in Granada?

   • One of the most important structures is the La Vela tower, which offers one of the loveliest views of the Alhambra. The courtyard of the Lions with its fountains is one of the most beautiful in the compound. Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n. All about the history of the Alhambra in Granada. Contact information and map.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › Alhambra-fortressAlhambra | Palace, Fortress, Facts, Map, & Pictures | Britannica

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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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   The most famous and best-preserved are the Mexuar, the Comares Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Partal Palace, which form the main attraction to visitors today. The other palaces are known from historical sources and from modern excavations. [13] [14] At the Alhambra's western tip is the Alcazaba fortress.

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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:...

6. whc.unesco.org › en › listAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada - UNESCO World ...

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   The Alhambra, with its continuous occupation over time, is currently the only preserved palatine city of the Islamic period. It constitutes the best example of Nasrid art in its architecture and decorative aspects. The Generalife Garden and its vegetable farms represent one of the few medieval areas of agricultural productivity.

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   All about the history of the Alhambra in Granada. Contact information and map. Check out what to see and what to do in Granada | spain.info

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   The Alhambra is the jewel of the Nazrid kingdom, and the symbol of Granada. Get to know its price and opening times, and the history of the monument.

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    The Alhambra became a Christian court in 1492 when the Catholic Monarchs conquered Granada. Later, several structures were built to house prominent citizens, military barracks, a Church and a Franciscan Monastery. History and complete information about the Alhambra and the Generalife.