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The Alhambra Palace is one of Spain’s most important tourist attractions and rightfully so. This massive palace and fortress complex is a testimony to the refined and elegant Moorish civilization of Al-Andalus that flourished here between the 9 th and 15 th centuries. It also tells the unique history of Granada, Andalusia and even Spain.
RI-51-0000009. The Alhambra ( / ælˈhæmbrə /, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; 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 ...
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The Hotel Alhambra Palace is located within the Alhambra grounds, only 328 feet from the main entrance to the monument, a 5 minutes walking. The hotel offers spectacular views over the city of Granada. It features stylish rooms with Moorish-inspired décor, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel’s à la carte restaurant serves Mediterranean ...
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- Plaza Arquitecto García de Paredes, 1, Granada City Center, 18009 Granada, Spain, Plaza Arquitecto García de Paredes, 1, Spain 18009
Service. 4.2. Value. 3.8. El tradicional diseño nazarí, la cúpula de azulejos, y las baldosas y arcos de estilo árabe encantan los huéspedes del Hotel Alhambra Palace. El hotel está situado a sólo 100 metros del monumento de La Alhambra, y está a 10-15 minutos a pie del centro de la ciudad de Granada. Las 100 habitaciones y suites ...
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- Plaza Arquitecto Garcia de Paredes 1 Alhambra, Granada, 18009
Mar 28, 2024 · The Alhambra is situated in a locale of rare natural beauty. 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 ...
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Granada: Alhambra. 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. The Alhambra, only three parts of which remain intact, is made up of a series of ...
Mar 5, 2024 · Nestled atop a hill overlooking the beautiful city of Granada in southern Spain stands the magnificent Alhambra, a testament to Moorish architecture and Andalusian history. This iconic palace and fortress complex is a symbol of Granada’s rich cultural heritage and has captured the imagination of visitors from around the world for centuries.