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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 ...

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3. 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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   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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   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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   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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   Where is the Alhambra located?

   • 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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   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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   Where did the name Alhambra come from?

   • Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain. The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic “the red,” is probably derived from the reddish colour of the tapia (rammed earth) of which the outer walls were built. Gardens of the Partal Palace and the Torre de las Damas (Tower of the Ladies), Alhambra, Granada, Spain.

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9. www.spain.info › en › places-of-interestThe Alhambra in Granada. Palace. Islamic. Information | spain ...

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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