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  1. The Alhambra became a Christian court in 1492 when the Catholic Monarchs conquered Granada. Later, several structures were built to house prominent citizens, military barracks, a Church and a Franciscan Monastery. History and complete information about the Alhambra and the Generalife.

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    The Alhambra 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 notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.

  3. HISTORY. The Alhambra was a palatial city, Christian Royal Household, General Captaincy of the Kingdom of Granada, and a military fortress until being declared a Monument in 1870. 9TH-12TH CENTURY. The Arabs respected Roman cities and roads, expanding them and adding new foundations.

  4. Discover. Alhambra and Generalife. ALHAMBRA AND GENERALIFE. The history of the Alhambra The Alhambra was a palatine city, Christian Royal House, General Captaincy of the Kingdom of Granada, and military fortress until its declaration as a Monument in 1870.

  5. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the gardens of the Generalife, an example of a rural residence of the emirs, built during the 13th and 14th centuries. The Alhambra, with its continuous occupation over time, is currently the only preserved palatine city of the Islamic period.

  6. 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.

  7. Discover. Alhambra and Generalife. The Enclave. THE ENCLAVE. The Alhambra is the main enclave of a complex territorial structure, demonstrating its importance through its dominion over the city of Granada.

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