2023-01-20 Alhambra
The Alhambra was the last Moorish stronghold in Europe. As Christians took Sevilla and Cordoba dislocated Muslims sought refuge in Granada. Alhambra was an artistic center until its fall in 1492.
The Alhambra as seen from our apartment. We spent several hours touring the Alhambra.
Mountains in the clouds over Granada as seen from Alhambra.
One of the towers damaged by Napoleon’s attack and repaired with modern bricks to distinguish the repairs from the undamaged parts.
Our visit began in the Palacios Nazaries. In the center of this inscription we see an upside down “m” with an attached circle. This is the word “Allah” and we see it over and over again. It appears twice here within devotional sayings and you may even see it in some of our other pictures.
There it is again.
Courtyard of the Myrtles – garden and water under the sky. Living quarters for up to four wives on the left; dormitory for concubines at the far end.
View of a ceiling.
More ceilings.
Courtyard of the Lions is named for the fountain in the center with twelve lions.
A courtyard.
We next went to the Generalife Palace and Gardens. Most people were wearing winter coats but the gardens seem to be thriving.
Lots of gardens between Generalife and the rest of Alhambra.
View toward the Generalife Palace.
View toward the main part of Alhambra.
The Alhambra as seen from our apartment this evening.
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It looks like a great trip! I enjoyed your pictures of Alhambra as it brought back good memories of my visit there.
Diane, nice to hear from you. Alhambra was amazing! Leaving today to head to Cordoba.