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Coordinates: 03°35′24″W. 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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alhambra palace 5-star hotel located just outside the Alhambra’s ancient walls. In less than 10 minutes, guests can walk to both the Alhambra and Granada’s city center.
This location was chosen as a way to show the might of the Nasrid dynasty so that its star monument could be seen from virtually every part of Granada. The Alhambra considered the eighth wonder of the world, means " red castle " and is an unparalleled Nasrid citadel, palace, and fortress.
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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.
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Mar 5, 2024 · The Alhambra: Granada’s Iconic Palace and Fortress Complex. 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.
Nov 29, 2017 · The Alhambra – Granada, Spain. Perched high on a hill overlooking the Spanish city of Granada, the Alhambra is a series of royal and military sites dating from the 13th century. Though the area was first established as a strategic site by the Romans, it wasn’t until the final years of the Nasrid dynasty of Muslim emirs that the beautiful ...
