Alhambra - Wikipedia
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, 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 ...
Alhambra | Palace, Fortress, Facts, Map, & Pictures | Britannica
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.
Sitio oficial | Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife
El Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife se encarga de la protección, administración y conservación del Conjunto Monumental de la Alhambra y el Generalife.
Alhambra - HISTORY
2018年3月12日 · 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...
History and description of the Alhambra Palace | Britannica
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.
ALHAMBRA AND GENERALIFE - Patronato de la Alhambra y …
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. Granada, capital of the Nasrid kingdom, gradually received Muslim populations due to the advance of the Christian conquest.
The Alhambra in Granada. Palace. Islamic. Information - spain.info
It was the largest political and aristocratic centre of the Moslem West. The Palace premises comprise beautiful rectangular courtyards and numerous fountains, as well as the Nasrid buildings that served as living quarters for the monarchs and their servants. The oldest building is the Alcazaba citadel.
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain | Info, guide, tickets
Created originally for military purposes, the Alhambra was an "alcazaba" (fortress), an "alcázar" (palace) and a small "medina" (city), all in one. This triple character helps to explain many distinctive features of the monument.
Alhambra of Granada – Photos, History, Tickets & Tips 2024
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.
Discover - Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife
Learn about history, the enclave, the spaces that make up the monumental complex and museums, to discover everything that the monumental complex of the Alhambra and Generalife have to offer. The Palatine City is home to six palaces and two tower palaces, of which only the Comares and Lions Palaces remain.