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The Alhambra
- 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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May 2, 2024 · Alhambra. Coordinates: 37°10′39″N03°35′24″W37.17750°N 3.59000°W. This article is about the palace in Granada, Spain. For other uses, see Alhambra (disambiguation). 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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Apr 15, 2024 · Standing atop a great hill in Granada, the Alhambra Palace remains one of the most magnificent structures in Spain today. Built between 1238 and 1358, the Palace was begun by Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, the first emir of the Nasrid kingdom, and was used as a military fortress until the end of Muslim rule in 1492.
4 days ago · The Alhambra: A Moorish Palace in Granada, Spain. Laura Itzkowitz. Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of Arab culture...
Apr 29, 2024 · 15. Alhambra Palace – Spain. Located in Granada, Spain, the Alhambra is a palace and a fortress. It began as a small fortress which was built in 889 and was turned into a palace in the 13th century.
Apr 28, 2024 · This magnificent palace stands as an oasis of calm in the middle of Seville. Different architectural styles (Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance) were coimbined over time to create this masterpiece. The Alcazar used to be an old Moorish fort called Al-Qasr (you see the resemblance with the word Alcazar!), which was later turned into a royal ...
May 4, 2024 · The Real Alcázar of Seville goes by several names. These include Reales Alcázares (Royal Palaces) and the Alcázar Palace. Some people simply refer to it as Seville’s Palace. Take your pick.
2 days ago · Madrid, city, capital of Spain and of Madrid province, lying almost exactly at the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain’s arts and financial center, the city proper and province form an autonomous community in central Spain. Learn more about Madrid, including its history and economy.