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The Alhambra

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General view of the Alhambra
General view of the Alhambra by night © Turespaña
Columns inside the Alhambra © Turespaña
Detail of a mosaic in the Alhambra © Turespaña
Courtyard of the Lions in the Alhambra

The splendour of the Nasrid era

The Alhambra is a beautiful complex of buildings and gardens. Its leafy tree-lined walkways provide pleasant shade and coolness, enhanced by the abundance of water that flows in its streams.

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. One of the most important structures is the La Vela tower, which offers one of the loveliest views of the Alhambra. The courtyard of the Lions with its fountains is one of the most beautiful in the compound.