Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Muslim Heritage - Alhambra in Gernada Spain

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A room of the palace and a view of the Court of the Lions

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (courtyard)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (dome)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (garden)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (interior)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (night)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (pool)

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Al Hambra in Granada - Spain (wood works)

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Al Hambra Palace Garnada

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Alhambra, the most visited monument of Spain

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Alhambra Hedges Granada Spain

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Canopy with stonework

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Emblem of the Catholic Monarchs engraved after the conquest

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Honeycomb stalactite or mocárabevaulting in the Hall of the Abencerrajes

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One detail of the Arabesques

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The Court of the Lions, a unique remain of Islamic animal statues

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The Partal, one of the palaces of the complex

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The Tower of Justice (Torre de la Justicia) is the original entrance gate to the Alhambra, built by Yusuf I in 1348

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View of the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás in the Albaycin of Granada

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Visitors sit in the Arrayanes courtyard in the Alhambra in Granada

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Whilst fountains and flowing water are a common feature around the Alhambra, they are particularly prevalent in the Palacio de Generalife

2 comments:

  1. Magnificient pics, really capturing the architecture so beautifully

    makes me wonder how thy trim those huge hedges lol!

    Mimi
    Alhambra palace tour

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