A weekend trip to Granada, Spain gives us all a look at the Nazrid Palaces of the Alhambra, built in the 14th century by the conquering Moors of North Africa. Considering the history, it’s astonishing that these buildings have survived 700 years without significant damage. The Alhambra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Link -Thanks, Juergen!
Halvis
Granada is my favourite city in Spain, and Alhambra changed everything in relation to how I view architecture and artistic expression. If you haven’t been there, order a ticket today!
Halvis
Here’s a photo of mine from Alhambra, by the way: http://cyboy.deviantart.com/art/From-Al-Hambra-I-43780378
Dolly
One of my favorite man-made objects in the world! Spent a glorious few days in Granada back in 1973 with husband and kids, and the day we were at the Alhambra (all day, I might add) remains one of the peak experiences of my life.
So glad it’s still intact and perfect. A magnificent work of art.
Bart
“built in the 14th century by the conquering Moors of North Africa”
some would say:
“conquered by Christians, after 6 centuries muslim rule”.
Miss Cellania
But the Christians didn’t build it, Bart. The article doesn’t go into the later history.
BenZarius
Been there, have almost those exact same pictures myself. It is one of my all time most cherished memories. I can still smell the jasmine on the southern wall…
Mektoub
And the oranges, the rose gardens…
Nice pictures but they don’t reflect the majesty of the volumes.
I suggest winter time if you want to avoid the crowds that as you can see in some pictures will always prevent you to feel the suspended in time and relaxating atmosphere + the sunlight is splendid in december.
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