Aesthetics aside, to really appreciate the Alhambra is to understand its history. The palace was primarily built between the 13th and 14th centuries by the Moorish Nasrid Dynasty (though small ...

It may not be the first city most travelers think of when considering where to visit Spain (such as Barcelona, Madrid, or Seville), but Granada really can hold its own in beauty, attractions, and ...

NASA explores the Alhambra’s medieval engineering marvels, aiming to adapt its water systems and sustainability techniques ...

Things to know before visiting the Alhambra and Generalife To visit the Nasrid palaces, we recommend booking your tickets well in advance, even if you are out of season, as the number of visitors ...

Moorish or Arab baths were a part of the culture during the Nasrid reign in Granada – and ... located at the foot of the Alhambra in a 13th-century building next to a former mosque.

The majestic Alhambra, crowning Sabika hill, is also split into three sections: the Alcazaba (fortress), the Palacios Nazaríes (Nasrid Palaces), and the Generalife (palace gardens). They form one ...

A great place to stay is at Hotel Alhambra Palace, an 108-room hotel that took inspiration from the Nasrid Palaces historical landmark. Sylvain Sonnet/Getty Images Quiet tree lined street in Seville, ...