Alhambra, Palace complex in Granada, Spain
The Alhambra spans 142,000 square meters on Sabika hill, featuring Islamic architecture with intricate geometric patterns, water elements, and ornate decorations throughout its structures.
Construction of the Alhambra began in 1238 under Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, serving as the residence of Nasrid rulers until 1492 when it became the Royal Court.
The complex contains multiple sections including the Nasrid Palaces, Charles V Palace, and Generalife gardens, each displaying distinct architectural influences from Islamic and Spanish Renaissance periods.
Visitors must obtain timed entry tickets to access different areas of the complex, with morning slots typically providing optimal lighting conditions for photography.
The Court of the Lions features a central fountain supported by twelve marble lions, each delivering water through their mouths in a sophisticated hydraulic system.
Location: Granada
Inception: 1238
Architectural style: Art of Al-Andalus
Website: https://www.alhambra-patronato.es/en
Part of: Zona Arqueológica de Granada, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Address: Calle Real de la Alhambra S/N, 18009 Granada 18009
Phone: +34680531898
Website: https://alhambra-patronato.es/en
GPS coordinates: 37.17634,-3.58821
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:48
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Generalife
269 m
Palace of Charles V
128 m
Court of the Lions
126 m
Palacios nazaríes
161 m
Muralla de la Alcazaba
324 m
Court of the Myrtles
164 m
Mexuar
198 m
Partal
89 m
Patronage of the Alhambra and the Generalife
155 m
Hall of Kings
108 m
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes
165 m
Fountain de los Leones (Alhambra)
126 m
Carmen de la Fundación Rodríguez Acosta
409 m
Museo de la Alhambra
181 m
Torre de la Cautiva
172 m
Emperor's Rooms
166 m
Fountain of Charles V
173 m
Torre de las Infantas
223 m
Klooster van Sint-Franciscus
95 m
Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta
420 m
Iglesia de Santa María de la Alhambra
97 m
Jardín de los Adarves
313 m
Ladies Tower
123 m
Restauración de los Jardines del Partal
73 m
Puerta de Bibarrambla
181 m
Patio del Cuarto Dorado
191 m
Laguna Taller de Taracea
67 m
Instituto Gómez Moreno
360 m
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