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This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quote: As you know, this fortress in the town of Granada, the last two centuries served as a refuge for Arab conquerors on European soil.It was his custom built a mosque, palaces with delicate patterns on the ceilings and semicircular windows, kept harems... Read the full Alhambra review
From journals Andalusia, Spanish Castle stern and unmoved
Quote: Did you know more photos are taken inside the walls of the Alhambra than in any other monument on earth?* *Entirely fabricated factoid. This isn't necessarily true, but it certainly feels like it. From afar, Granada's - and arguably Spain's - most... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal Moor and More - Year One in Andalucía
Quote: The sombre outside of the Alhambra (red fort), the heart of the ancient Moorish empire in Spain, gives little hint of the delights within. Catching the eye immediately is the elaborate stucco plaster - the pattern taken from an intricate woodcarving... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal Five Days in Andalusia
Quote: Magical, mystical and magnificent. Narrowly missing out on being one of the New Seven wonders of the World, the Alhambra Palace is an experience that is a must for any intrepid traveller and once visited, it'll stay in your heart forever. In some... Read the full Alhambra review
Quote: First things first, be sure to purchase your tickets to La Alhambra at least the day before. They can be purchased through your hotel's tour office, or, if you speak enough Spanish you can purchase them at the Bank. They're usually sold out at La... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal Costa del Sol
Quote: Overwhelmingly breathtaking and the highlight of our trip to Spain! The Alhambra is a palace and a mosque, and it used to be the symbol of the Moorish government's power in the region, until 1492, when the region became Christianized. There are just... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal Granada: Part 2 of Our Tour of Southern Spain
Quote: The Alhambra is an ancient palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain. It was the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court, but is currently a museum exhibiting exquisite Islamic architecture.
From journal My Spain Adventure!
Quote: We took a drive in our rental car from Torremolinos to Granada. The return trip took us less than 1.5 hours! We enjoyed a leisurely drive through the countryside and stopped for pastry halfway there. The Alhambra is an amazing site. It dominates the... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal Costa del Sol for Two Glorious Weeks
Quote: This place is mouth-dropping and you won't see it coming. To say that it is a castle is like saying that the Biltmore is a house. It is very large, very eclectic, very beautiful, very different, and it blew both my husband and I away. You have... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal South Coast of Spain, Malaga
Quote: Before and after your admission time for the Nazarid, you can explore the oldest portion of this vast Moorish complex. Threatened by the continuing advance of Spanish forces bent on Reconquest, this fortress was of utmost importance in protecting... Read the full Alhambra review
From journal GRAND GRANADA