The alhambra and the generalife were collectively designated a unesco world heritage site in 1984.

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The Patio of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) is probably the most famous place of the Alhambra. It has that name because of the twelve lions which are part of the fountain in the middle of the patio. Looking up from the beautiful Arabic barrio called the Albaicín, you can see the majestic walls of the Alhambra on top of the cliff! This part of the palace and fortress complex is the Alcazaba, which is one of the oldest parts of the Alhambra, which is located in Granada, Spain. The fortress has the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background! The Alhambra is filled with history and charm. Looking up from the beautiful Arabic barrio called the Albaicín, you can see the majestic walls of the Alhambra on top of the cliff! This part of the palace and fortress complex is the Alcazaba, which is one of the oldest parts of the Alhambra, which is located in Granada, Spain. The fortress has the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background! No visit to the south of Spain is complete until you have visited one of Andalusia’s most iconic sites, the exquisite Alhambra fortress, which has been both an Islamic Palace during southern Spain’s 800 years under Moorish rule and a Christian Palace during the Roman Catholic rule. The fortress and the city of Granada really has such a fascinating history and is definitely worth a visit. This is just one of the many treasures of traveling through Andalusia and the south of Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fo...

The Alhambra and Generalife, together with the Albaicín quarter of Granada, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Generalife gardens are close to The Alhambra and are now part of the same site, although historically they were separated by Rey Chico hill. They were partially constructed as far back as 1319, and reflect the old layout of a Moorish villa, with their arrangement of patios and viewing points overlooking the surrounding landscape. Special mention should be made of the stunning Riad, or Acequia, courtyard, with its countless fountains, the Ciprés de la Sultana Courtyard, which still conserves the trunk the historic cypress tree from which it takes its name, and the water steps that have inspired so many artists and architects. Practical information

One of the most stunning feats of architecture in the world, Granada’s famous Alhambra is not only a beautiful place, but a window into Spain’s distant past. Not merely a single building but a complex of palaces, gardens, views, and of course a fortress, the Alhambra was the last stronghold of Al-Andalus, the Islamic society that dominated much of the Iberian peninsula for 700 years. Today, visiting the Alhambra offers a window into a time, pre-1492, when Andalucia was part of the Islamic World. With palaces that are mesmerizing in their detail, views that overlook all of Granada, and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, anyone who has a chance to tour the Alhambra will not regret taking the opportunity to step foot in the most-visited attraction in Spain. If you’re planning an Alhambra visit soon and are curious about what to see, how to book tickets, whether or not a tour is worth it, and more, this guide to visiting the Alhambra is for you! We curated this guide after our personal experience with Here are our best tips for visiting the Alhambra, plus the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Granada’s most iconic monument! Some links in this post may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see our Why Visit the Alhambra: A (Very) Brief History Sure you’ve heard of it, but perhaps you’re wondering exactly what’s special about the Alhambra. While there has been...

1,730 meters (1 mile) of walls and thirty towers of varying size enclose this city within a city. Access was restricted to four main gates. The Alhambra's nearly 26 acres include structures with three distinct purposes, a residence for the ruler and close family, the citadel, Alcazaba—barracks for the elite guard who were responsible for the safety of the complex, and an area called medina (or city), near the Puerta del Vino (Wine Gate), where court officials lived and worked. El Mexuar is an audience chamber near the Comares tower at the northern edge of the complex. It was built by Ismail I as a throne room, but became a reception and meeting hall when the palaces were expanded in the 1330s. The room has complex geometric tile dadoes (lower wall panels distinct from the area above) and carved Behind El Mexuar stands the formal and elaborate Comares façade set back from a courtyard and fountain. The façade is built on a raised three-stepped platform that might have served as a kind of outdoor stage for the ruler. The carved stucco façade was once painted in brilliant colors, though only traces remain. The double arched windows illuminate the room and provide breathtaking views. Additional light is provided by arched grille (lattice) windows set high in the walls. At eye level, the walls are lavishly decorated with tiles laid in intricate geometric patterns. The remaining surfaces are covered with intricately carved stucco motifs organized in bands and panels of curvilinea...

La Alhambra in Granada The Alhambra is one of the most serenely sensual and beautiful buildings in the world, a place where Moorish art and architecture reached their pinnacle. A masterpiece for you to admire, and it is in Granada , a city full of culture and history. Experience the beauty and admire this marvel of our architectural heritage. Let it touch your heart. La Alhambra was so called because of its reddish walls (in Arabic, («qa'lat al-Hamra'» means Red Castle ). It is located on top of the hill al-Sabika, on the left bank of the river Darro, to the west of the city of Granada and in front of the neighbourhoods of the Albaicin and of the Alcazaba. History Granada is the Alhambra and the gardens, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, convents and monasteries, the old islamic district Albayzin where the sunset is famous in the world or the Sacromonte where the gipsys perform flamenco shows in the caves where they used to live...Granada is this and many more things. The Alhambra is located on a strategic point in Granada city, with a view over the whole city and the meadow ( la Vega ), and this fact leads to believe that other buildings were already on that site before the Muslims arrived. The complex is surrounded by ramparts and has an irregular shape. It limits with the valley of the river Darro on its northern side, with the valley of al-Sabika on its southern side and with the street Cuesta del Rey Chico on the eastern side. The Cuesta del Rey Chico is also the borde...