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   Where is the Alhambra in Granada?

   • The plateau upon which it was built overlooks the Albaicín (Albayzin) quarter of Granada’s Moorish old city. At the base of the plateau, the Darro River flows through a deep ravine on the north. The park outside the palace (Alameda de la Alhambra) was planted by the Moors with roses, oranges, and myrtles.

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   Who built the Alhambra in Granada?

   • The founder of the Nasrid dynasty, Al-Ahmar, ordered the construction of the Alhambra and moved the royal residence from the Albaicin to this new location. It was then that Granada entered its period of greatest artistic splendor. The walls and aqueduct of the Alhambra are the oldest part of the palatine city.

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   Why is it called the Alhambra?

   • Its name (Arabic: “the red”) may refer to the colour of the sun-dried bricks used in its outer walls. The Alhambra, only three parts of which remain intact, is made up of a series of rooms and gardens clustered around three principal courts, with extensive use of fountains and water basins.

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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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   Mar 28, 2024 · 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 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 ...

   • Criteria: Cultural: i, iii, iv
   • Location: Granada, Spain

   • Designated: 1984 (8th session)
   • Region: List of World Heritage Sites in Southern Europe

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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...

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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.

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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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   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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   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.