The Alhambra, or Red Castle in Arabic, is a wonderful historical, architectural, and sculptural place. It also has various locations, mainly in the Palace Nazaries and the Generalife, that provide oasis of calmness. It is the best preserved Islamic palace in the world and has structures of note from the Spanish Renaissance. Started in 1238 by the first Nasrid emir, on the location of an earlier fortress, and became the royal court of Spain after the Reconquista. With all of the places to see in and around the Alhambra you need a full day. Be aware that the hours you have inside depends on the time of year with shorter hours outside of the summer months.
This is the pomegranate gate providing an entrance to the grounds around the Alhambra.
The roadway with walking paths on either side.
The types of flowers around the grounds are numerous.
The justice gate, which is the main entrance to the Alhambra proper.
The coralata where defending horsemen would be staged in case an assault through the justice gate was needed.
...some cats that are very friendly and affectionate.
They know how to take care of plant life here.
The wine gate, so named for the tax free wine that was sold here starting in 1554. It also marked the dividing line to the military side of the fortress.
Palace of King Charles V, started in 1527 and stopped in 1637 without the roof being finished. It was worked on again 1923 when Leopoldo Torres Balbas restored the Alhambra and other historical site in the South West of Spain known as Andalusia.
Inside they have a multi-room museum, rotating exhibitions, and this sublime circular area.
No comments:
Post a Comment