Granada
Alhambra
The world's most romantic Moorish fortress
Calle de Real de Alhama
Granada, 18009
Nearest Train: Bus: 32
Phone: +1 34 958 22 0912
WebsiteThis masterpiece of Moorish architecture is simply the most wonderful and inspiring set of buildings in Spain. It's consequently the country's most visited historic sight. The complex is made up of three parts: a fortress (Alcazaba), royal palaces (Alhambra) and a summer palace with luxuriant gardens (Generalife). The buildings date mainly from the 13th and 14th centuries, after the Arabic Nasrid prince, Ibn al-Ahmar, made Granada an independent Moorish state. Each succeeding Nasrid ruler continued to beautify the royal palaces, combining wood, plaster, marble, brick and ceramic tiles with water, light and Arabic calligraphy. You can buy tickets on the day at the entrance or from the main Granada branch of BBVA bank in Plaza Isabel la Católica.
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