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Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
English

The Alhambra is one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture and Spain's most visited historical monument. Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, it was built primarily during the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage shared by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Interesting Facts
Meaning of the name ? The word Alhambra comes from the Arabic Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, meaning "The Red Fortress," named after the reddish color of its walls at sunset.
A city within a city ? The Alhambra was much more than a palace. It included royal residences, gardens, baths, mosques, workshops, military barracks, and administrative buildings.
The Nasrid Palaces ? These palaces are famous for their delicate stucco carvings, intricate geometric patterns, colorful ceramic tiles, and elegant Arabic calligraphy.
The Court of the Lions ? One of the Alhambra's most iconic courtyards features twelve marble lions supporting a magnificent fountain, symbolizing strength and royal authority.
Ingenious water system ? Water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains was transported through a sophisticated network of canals and aqueducts to feed fountains, pools, and gardens.
The Generalife Gardens ? The nearby Generalife served as the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers and is renowned for its peaceful gardens, fountains, and shaded walkways.
The Christian conquest ? In 1492, Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Alhambra then became a royal residence for the Spanish Crown.
Charles V's Palace ? In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V built a Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra complex, creating a striking contrast between Renaissance and Islamic architecture.
Mathematical beauty ? The decorative patterns of the Alhambra are based on advanced geometric principles and are studied by mathematicians and architects around the world.
Washington Irving ? The American writer stayed in the Alhambra in 1829 and wrote Tales of the Alhambra, helping to revive international interest in the monument.
UNESCO World Heritage Site ? The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albaicín district were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
A filming location ? The Alhambra has inspired numerous films, documentaries, books, and works of art thanks to its extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Hrvatski

Alhambra je jedno od najve?ih remek-djela islamske arhitekture na svijetu i najposje?eniji povijesni spomenik u ?panjolskoj. Smje?tena je na bre?uljku iznad grada Granade, a najve?im je dijelom izgra?ena u 13. i 14. stolje?u za vrijeme dinastije Nasrida, posljednjih muslimanskih vladara Pirenejskog poluotoka. Danas je pod za?titom UNESCO-a te predstavlja simbol susreta islamske i kr??anske kulture.

Zanimljivosti
Zna?enje imena ? Naziv Alhambra potje?e od arapskog Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, ?to zna?i ?Crvena utvrda?, prema crvenkastoj boji njezinih zidina u zalasku sunca.
Grad unutar grada ? Alhambra nije bila samo pala?a, nego ?itav kraljevski grad s pala?ama, vrtovima, kupali?tima, d?amijama, vojarnama, radionicama i upravnim zgradama.
Nasridske pala?e ? Najpoznatiji dio kompleksa odlikuje se izuzetno bogatim ?tukaturama, geometrijskim ornamentima, kerami?kim plo?icama i arapskim kaligrafskim natpisima.
Dvori?te lavova ? Jedno od najpoznatijih dvori?ta Alhambre krasi fontana koju nosi dvanaest mramornih lavova, simbol snage i kraljevske vlasti.
Napredan sustav vode ? Voda je dovodena iz planine Sierra Nevade slo?enim sustavom kanala i akvadukata te je opskrbljivala vrtove, bazene i brojne fontane.
Vrtovi Generalife ? Generalife je slu?io kao ljetna rezidencija nasridskih vladara, poznata po rasko?nim vrtovima, mirisnom cvije?u i ?umovima vode.
Pad Granade ? Godine 1492. Granada je osvojena od strane katoli?kih kraljeva Ferdinanda i Izabele, ?ime je zavr?ila gotovo osam stolje?a muslimanske vlasti u ?panjolskoj.
Pala?a Karla V. ? U 16. stolje?u car Karlo V. dao je izgraditi renesansnu pala?u unutar kompleksa Alhambre, stvaraju?i jedinstven spoj dviju arhitektonskih tradicija.
Geometrijska savr?enost ? Ornamenti Alhambre temelje se na iznimno slo?enim matemati?kim uzorcima koji i danas fasciniraju arhitekte i matemati?are.
Washington Irving ? Ameri?ki knji?evnik boravio je u Alhambri 1829. godine te napisao poznato djelo ?Pri?e iz Alhambre?, koje je pridonijelo svjetskoj slavi ovog spomenika.
UNESCO-ova svjetska ba?tina ? Alhambra, Generalife i povijesna ?etvrt Albaicín upisani su na UNESCO-ov Popis svjetske ba?tine 1984. godine.
Inspiracija umjetnicima ? Svojom jedinstvenom ljepotom Alhambra je nadahnula brojne slikare, pisce, skladatelje i filmske redatelje te se smatra jednim od najromanti?nijih povijesnih lokaliteta Europe.

Morton1905 posted a photo:

Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
English

The Alhambra is one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture and Spain's most visited historical monument. Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, it was built primarily during the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage shared by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Interesting Facts
Meaning of the name ? The word Alhambra comes from the Arabic Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, meaning "The Red Fortress," named after the reddish color of its walls at sunset.
A city within a city ? The Alhambra was much more than a palace. It included royal residences, gardens, baths, mosques, workshops, military barracks, and administrative buildings.
The Nasrid Palaces ? These palaces are famous for their delicate stucco carvings, intricate geometric patterns, colorful ceramic tiles, and elegant Arabic calligraphy.
The Court of the Lions ? One of the Alhambra's most iconic courtyards features twelve marble lions supporting a magnificent fountain, symbolizing strength and royal authority.
Ingenious water system ? Water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains was transported through a sophisticated network of canals and aqueducts to feed fountains, pools, and gardens.
The Generalife Gardens ? The nearby Generalife served as the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers and is renowned for its peaceful gardens, fountains, and shaded walkways.
The Christian conquest ? In 1492, Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Alhambra then became a royal residence for the Spanish Crown.
Charles V's Palace ? In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V built a Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra complex, creating a striking contrast between Renaissance and Islamic architecture.
Mathematical beauty ? The decorative patterns of the Alhambra are based on advanced geometric principles and are studied by mathematicians and architects around the world.
Washington Irving ? The American writer stayed in the Alhambra in 1829 and wrote Tales of the Alhambra, helping to revive international interest in the monument.
UNESCO World Heritage Site ? The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albaicín district were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
A filming location ? The Alhambra has inspired numerous films, documentaries, books, and works of art thanks to its extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Hrvatski

Alhambra je jedno od najve?ih remek-djela islamske arhitekture na svijetu i najposje?eniji povijesni spomenik u ?panjolskoj. Smje?tena je na bre?uljku iznad grada Granade, a najve?im je dijelom izgra?ena u 13. i 14. stolje?u za vrijeme dinastije Nasrida, posljednjih muslimanskih vladara Pirenejskog poluotoka. Danas je pod za?titom UNESCO-a te predstavlja simbol susreta islamske i kr??anske kulture.

Zanimljivosti
Zna?enje imena ? Naziv Alhambra potje?e od arapskog Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, ?to zna?i ?Crvena utvrda?, prema crvenkastoj boji njezinih zidina u zalasku sunca.
Grad unutar grada ? Alhambra nije bila samo pala?a, nego ?itav kraljevski grad s pala?ama, vrtovima, kupali?tima, d?amijama, vojarnama, radionicama i upravnim zgradama.
Nasridske pala?e ? Najpoznatiji dio kompleksa odlikuje se izuzetno bogatim ?tukaturama, geometrijskim ornamentima, kerami?kim plo?icama i arapskim kaligrafskim natpisima.
Dvori?te lavova ? Jedno od najpoznatijih dvori?ta Alhambre krasi fontana koju nosi dvanaest mramornih lavova, simbol snage i kraljevske vlasti.
Napredan sustav vode ? Voda je dovodena iz planine Sierra Nevade slo?enim sustavom kanala i akvadukata te je opskrbljivala vrtove, bazene i brojne fontane.
Vrtovi Generalife ? Generalife je slu?io kao ljetna rezidencija nasridskih vladara, poznata po rasko?nim vrtovima, mirisnom cvije?u i ?umovima vode.
Pad Granade ? Godine 1492. Granada je osvojena od strane katoli?kih kraljeva Ferdinanda i Izabele, ?ime je zavr?ila gotovo osam stolje?a muslimanske vlasti u ?panjolskoj.
Pala?a Karla V. ? U 16. stolje?u car Karlo V. dao je izgraditi renesansnu pala?u unutar kompleksa Alhambre, stvaraju?i jedinstven spoj dviju arhitektonskih tradicija.
Geometrijska savr?enost ? Ornamenti Alhambre temelje se na iznimno slo?enim matemati?kim uzorcima koji i danas fasciniraju arhitekte i matemati?are.
Washington Irving ? Ameri?ki knji?evnik boravio je u Alhambri 1829. godine te napisao poznato djelo ?Pri?e iz Alhambre?, koje je pridonijelo svjetskoj slavi ovog spomenika.
UNESCO-ova svjetska ba?tina ? Alhambra, Generalife i povijesna ?etvrt Albaicín upisani su na UNESCO-ov Popis svjetske ba?tine 1984. godine.
Inspiracija umjetnicima ? Svojom jedinstvenom ljepotom Alhambra je nadahnula brojne slikare, pisce, skladatelje i filmske redatelje te se smatra jednim od najromanti?nijih povijesnih lokaliteta Europe.

Morton1905 posted a photo:

Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
English

The Alhambra is one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture and Spain's most visited historical monument. Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, it was built primarily during the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage shared by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Interesting Facts
Meaning of the name ? The word Alhambra comes from the Arabic Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, meaning "The Red Fortress," named after the reddish color of its walls at sunset.
A city within a city ? The Alhambra was much more than a palace. It included royal residences, gardens, baths, mosques, workshops, military barracks, and administrative buildings.
The Nasrid Palaces ? These palaces are famous for their delicate stucco carvings, intricate geometric patterns, colorful ceramic tiles, and elegant Arabic calligraphy.
The Court of the Lions ? One of the Alhambra's most iconic courtyards features twelve marble lions supporting a magnificent fountain, symbolizing strength and royal authority.
Ingenious water system ? Water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains was transported through a sophisticated network of canals and aqueducts to feed fountains, pools, and gardens.
The Generalife Gardens ? The nearby Generalife served as the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers and is renowned for its peaceful gardens, fountains, and shaded walkways.
The Christian conquest ? In 1492, Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Alhambra then became a royal residence for the Spanish Crown.
Charles V's Palace ? In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V built a Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra complex, creating a striking contrast between Renaissance and Islamic architecture.
Mathematical beauty ? The decorative patterns of the Alhambra are based on advanced geometric principles and are studied by mathematicians and architects around the world.
Washington Irving ? The American writer stayed in the Alhambra in 1829 and wrote Tales of the Alhambra, helping to revive international interest in the monument.
UNESCO World Heritage Site ? The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albaicín district were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
A filming location ? The Alhambra has inspired numerous films, documentaries, books, and works of art thanks to its extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Hrvatski

Alhambra je jedno od najve?ih remek-djela islamske arhitekture na svijetu i najposje?eniji povijesni spomenik u ?panjolskoj. Smje?tena je na bre?uljku iznad grada Granade, a najve?im je dijelom izgra?ena u 13. i 14. stolje?u za vrijeme dinastije Nasrida, posljednjih muslimanskih vladara Pirenejskog poluotoka. Danas je pod za?titom UNESCO-a te predstavlja simbol susreta islamske i kr??anske kulture.

Zanimljivosti
Zna?enje imena ? Naziv Alhambra potje?e od arapskog Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, ?to zna?i ?Crvena utvrda?, prema crvenkastoj boji njezinih zidina u zalasku sunca.
Grad unutar grada ? Alhambra nije bila samo pala?a, nego ?itav kraljevski grad s pala?ama, vrtovima, kupali?tima, d?amijama, vojarnama, radionicama i upravnim zgradama.
Nasridske pala?e ? Najpoznatiji dio kompleksa odlikuje se izuzetno bogatim ?tukaturama, geometrijskim ornamentima, kerami?kim plo?icama i arapskim kaligrafskim natpisima.
Dvori?te lavova ? Jedno od najpoznatijih dvori?ta Alhambre krasi fontana koju nosi dvanaest mramornih lavova, simbol snage i kraljevske vlasti.
Napredan sustav vode ? Voda je dovodena iz planine Sierra Nevade slo?enim sustavom kanala i akvadukata te je opskrbljivala vrtove, bazene i brojne fontane.
Vrtovi Generalife ? Generalife je slu?io kao ljetna rezidencija nasridskih vladara, poznata po rasko?nim vrtovima, mirisnom cvije?u i ?umovima vode.
Pad Granade ? Godine 1492. Granada je osvojena od strane katoli?kih kraljeva Ferdinanda i Izabele, ?ime je zavr?ila gotovo osam stolje?a muslimanske vlasti u ?panjolskoj.
Pala?a Karla V. ? U 16. stolje?u car Karlo V. dao je izgraditi renesansnu pala?u unutar kompleksa Alhambre, stvaraju?i jedinstven spoj dviju arhitektonskih tradicija.
Geometrijska savr?enost ? Ornamenti Alhambre temelje se na iznimno slo?enim matemati?kim uzorcima koji i danas fasciniraju arhitekte i matemati?are.
Washington Irving ? Ameri?ki knji?evnik boravio je u Alhambri 1829. godine te napisao poznato djelo ?Pri?e iz Alhambre?, koje je pridonijelo svjetskoj slavi ovog spomenika.
UNESCO-ova svjetska ba?tina ? Alhambra, Generalife i povijesna ?etvrt Albaicín upisani su na UNESCO-ov Popis svjetske ba?tine 1984. godine.
Inspiracija umjetnicima ? Svojom jedinstvenom ljepotom Alhambra je nadahnula brojne slikare, pisce, skladatelje i filmske redatelje te se smatra jednim od najromanti?nijih povijesnih lokaliteta Europe.

Morton1905 posted a photo:

Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
English

The Alhambra is one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture and Spain's most visited historical monument. Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, it was built primarily during the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage shared by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Interesting Facts
Meaning of the name ? The word Alhambra comes from the Arabic Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, meaning "The Red Fortress," named after the reddish color of its walls at sunset.
A city within a city ? The Alhambra was much more than a palace. It included royal residences, gardens, baths, mosques, workshops, military barracks, and administrative buildings.
The Nasrid Palaces ? These palaces are famous for their delicate stucco carvings, intricate geometric patterns, colorful ceramic tiles, and elegant Arabic calligraphy.
The Court of the Lions ? One of the Alhambra's most iconic courtyards features twelve marble lions supporting a magnificent fountain, symbolizing strength and royal authority.
Ingenious water system ? Water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains was transported through a sophisticated network of canals and aqueducts to feed fountains, pools, and gardens.
The Generalife Gardens ? The nearby Generalife served as the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers and is renowned for its peaceful gardens, fountains, and shaded walkways.
The Christian conquest ? In 1492, Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Alhambra then became a royal residence for the Spanish Crown.
Charles V's Palace ? In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V built a Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra complex, creating a striking contrast between Renaissance and Islamic architecture.
Mathematical beauty ? The decorative patterns of the Alhambra are based on advanced geometric principles and are studied by mathematicians and architects around the world.
Washington Irving ? The American writer stayed in the Alhambra in 1829 and wrote Tales of the Alhambra, helping to revive international interest in the monument.
UNESCO World Heritage Site ? The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albaicín district were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
A filming location ? The Alhambra has inspired numerous films, documentaries, books, and works of art thanks to its extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Hrvatski

Alhambra je jedno od najve?ih remek-djela islamske arhitekture na svijetu i najposje?eniji povijesni spomenik u ?panjolskoj. Smje?tena je na bre?uljku iznad grada Granade, a najve?im je dijelom izgra?ena u 13. i 14. stolje?u za vrijeme dinastije Nasrida, posljednjih muslimanskih vladara Pirenejskog poluotoka. Danas je pod za?titom UNESCO-a te predstavlja simbol susreta islamske i kr??anske kulture.

Zanimljivosti
Zna?enje imena ? Naziv Alhambra potje?e od arapskog Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, ?to zna?i ?Crvena utvrda?, prema crvenkastoj boji njezinih zidina u zalasku sunca.
Grad unutar grada ? Alhambra nije bila samo pala?a, nego ?itav kraljevski grad s pala?ama, vrtovima, kupali?tima, d?amijama, vojarnama, radionicama i upravnim zgradama.
Nasridske pala?e ? Najpoznatiji dio kompleksa odlikuje se izuzetno bogatim ?tukaturama, geometrijskim ornamentima, kerami?kim plo?icama i arapskim kaligrafskim natpisima.
Dvori?te lavova ? Jedno od najpoznatijih dvori?ta Alhambre krasi fontana koju nosi dvanaest mramornih lavova, simbol snage i kraljevske vlasti.
Napredan sustav vode ? Voda je dovodena iz planine Sierra Nevade slo?enim sustavom kanala i akvadukata te je opskrbljivala vrtove, bazene i brojne fontane.
Vrtovi Generalife ? Generalife je slu?io kao ljetna rezidencija nasridskih vladara, poznata po rasko?nim vrtovima, mirisnom cvije?u i ?umovima vode.
Pad Granade ? Godine 1492. Granada je osvojena od strane katoli?kih kraljeva Ferdinanda i Izabele, ?ime je zavr?ila gotovo osam stolje?a muslimanske vlasti u ?panjolskoj.
Pala?a Karla V. ? U 16. stolje?u car Karlo V. dao je izgraditi renesansnu pala?u unutar kompleksa Alhambre, stvaraju?i jedinstven spoj dviju arhitektonskih tradicija.
Geometrijska savr?enost ? Ornamenti Alhambre temelje se na iznimno slo?enim matemati?kim uzorcima koji i danas fasciniraju arhitekte i matemati?are.
Washington Irving ? Ameri?ki knji?evnik boravio je u Alhambri 1829. godine te napisao poznato djelo ?Pri?e iz Alhambre?, koje je pridonijelo svjetskoj slavi ovog spomenika.
UNESCO-ova svjetska ba?tina ? Alhambra, Generalife i povijesna ?etvrt Albaicín upisani su na UNESCO-ov Popis svjetske ba?tine 1984. godine.
Inspiracija umjetnicima ? Svojom jedinstvenom ljepotom Alhambra je nadahnula brojne slikare, pisce, skladatelje i filmske redatelje te se smatra jednim od najromanti?nijih povijesnih lokaliteta Europe.

Morton1905 posted a photo:

Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
English

The Alhambra is one of the world's greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture and Spain's most visited historical monument. Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, it was built primarily during the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage shared by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Interesting Facts
Meaning of the name ? The word Alhambra comes from the Arabic Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, meaning "The Red Fortress," named after the reddish color of its walls at sunset.
A city within a city ? The Alhambra was much more than a palace. It included royal residences, gardens, baths, mosques, workshops, military barracks, and administrative buildings.
The Nasrid Palaces ? These palaces are famous for their delicate stucco carvings, intricate geometric patterns, colorful ceramic tiles, and elegant Arabic calligraphy.
The Court of the Lions ? One of the Alhambra's most iconic courtyards features twelve marble lions supporting a magnificent fountain, symbolizing strength and royal authority.
Ingenious water system ? Water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains was transported through a sophisticated network of canals and aqueducts to feed fountains, pools, and gardens.
The Generalife Gardens ? The nearby Generalife served as the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers and is renowned for its peaceful gardens, fountains, and shaded walkways.
The Christian conquest ? In 1492, Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Alhambra then became a royal residence for the Spanish Crown.
Charles V's Palace ? In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V built a Renaissance palace inside the Alhambra complex, creating a striking contrast between Renaissance and Islamic architecture.
Mathematical beauty ? The decorative patterns of the Alhambra are based on advanced geometric principles and are studied by mathematicians and architects around the world.
Washington Irving ? The American writer stayed in the Alhambra in 1829 and wrote Tales of the Alhambra, helping to revive international interest in the monument.
UNESCO World Heritage Site ? The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albaicín district were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
A filming location ? The Alhambra has inspired numerous films, documentaries, books, and works of art thanks to its extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Hrvatski

Alhambra je jedno od najve?ih remek-djela islamske arhitekture na svijetu i najposje?eniji povijesni spomenik u ?panjolskoj. Smje?tena je na bre?uljku iznad grada Granade, a najve?im je dijelom izgra?ena u 13. i 14. stolje?u za vrijeme dinastije Nasrida, posljednjih muslimanskih vladara Pirenejskog poluotoka. Danas je pod za?titom UNESCO-a te predstavlja simbol susreta islamske i kr??anske kulture.

Zanimljivosti
Zna?enje imena ? Naziv Alhambra potje?e od arapskog Al-Qal'a al-Hamra, ?to zna?i ?Crvena utvrda?, prema crvenkastoj boji njezinih zidina u zalasku sunca.
Grad unutar grada ? Alhambra nije bila samo pala?a, nego ?itav kraljevski grad s pala?ama, vrtovima, kupali?tima, d?amijama, vojarnama, radionicama i upravnim zgradama.
Nasridske pala?e ? Najpoznatiji dio kompleksa odlikuje se izuzetno bogatim ?tukaturama, geometrijskim ornamentima, kerami?kim plo?icama i arapskim kaligrafskim natpisima.
Dvori?te lavova ? Jedno od najpoznatijih dvori?ta Alhambre krasi fontana koju nosi dvanaest mramornih lavova, simbol snage i kraljevske vlasti.
Napredan sustav vode ? Voda je dovodena iz planine Sierra Nevade slo?enim sustavom kanala i akvadukata te je opskrbljivala vrtove, bazene i brojne fontane.
Vrtovi Generalife ? Generalife je slu?io kao ljetna rezidencija nasridskih vladara, poznata po rasko?nim vrtovima, mirisnom cvije?u i ?umovima vode.
Pad Granade ? Godine 1492. Granada je osvojena od strane katoli?kih kraljeva Ferdinanda i Izabele, ?ime je zavr?ila gotovo osam stolje?a muslimanske vlasti u ?panjolskoj.
Pala?a Karla V. ? U 16. stolje?u car Karlo V. dao je izgraditi renesansnu pala?u unutar kompleksa Alhambre, stvaraju?i jedinstven spoj dviju arhitektonskih tradicija.
Geometrijska savr?enost ? Ornamenti Alhambre temelje se na iznimno slo?enim matemati?kim uzorcima koji i danas fasciniraju arhitekte i matemati?are.
Washington Irving ? Ameri?ki knji?evnik boravio je u Alhambri 1829. godine te napisao poznato djelo ?Pri?e iz Alhambre?, koje je pridonijelo svjetskoj slavi ovog spomenika.
UNESCO-ova svjetska ba?tina ? Alhambra, Generalife i povijesna ?etvrt Albaicín upisani su na UNESCO-ov Popis svjetske ba?tine 1984. godine.
Inspiracija umjetnicima ? Svojom jedinstvenom ljepotom Alhambra je nadahnula brojne slikare, pisce, skladatelje i filmske redatelje te se smatra jednim od najromanti?nijih povijesnih lokaliteta Europe.