Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada
mountains however is only one hour by car from the Mediterranean coast.
Granada is best known for the majestic hilltop stronghold
of Alhambra consisting of ornately decorated palaces, robust fortifications and
graceful gardens. It is a significant achievement
of Islamic architecture and later Renaissance influence. Alhambra was originally begun in 1238 by
Muhammad I Ibn al‑Ahmar, founder of the Nasrid dynasty; it has evolved over
centuries into a self‑contained royal city with mosques, baths, workshops, and
lush gardens. We walked through the
ornately stuccoed rooms of the palace and courtyards with marble fountains. After the Christian Reconquista in 1492, the
site became the royal court of Ferdinand and Isabella. Today, the Alhambra stands as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s most visited cultural treasures.
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