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 ...
The Alhambra Palace was home to Spain’s last Muslim rulers, the Nasrid dynasty (1238-1492), and remains one of the finest examples of Nasrid architecture and plasterwork in situ. The V&A teamed up ...
Spain Alhambra Nasrid Palace, Granada, Andalucia, Spain Spectacular sunset shot of the Alhambra Nasrid Palace in Granada, Andalucia, Spain captures its intricate beauty and architectural magnificence ...
The Palacio de Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs (Kings) of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, now beside the city of Granada in the autonomous community of ...
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.
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, ...