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The Albaicín quarter of Granada, Spain, retains some of the atmosphere of the 13th to 15th century Nasrid period when much of southeast Andalucia was ruled from the Alhambra Palace. [enlarge]Torre de las InfantasD-Stanley posted a photo:
Most visitors leave the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, via the Paseo de las Torres along the northern wall. It passes the Torre de las Infantas, a small palatial residence during the later Nasrid period. [enlarge]Jardines del ParaisoD-Stanley posted a photo:
The so-called Jardines del Paraiso on the eastern side of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, are lovingly maintained. [enlarge]Sala de Dos HermanasD-Stanley posted a photo:
The muqarnas (stalactite) dome of the 14th century Sala de Dos Hermanas on the north side of the Patio de Los Leones of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, develops from a central star. It's a climax creation of Islamic art. [enlarge]12 Marble LionsD-Stanley posted a photo:
The 12 marble lions spouting jets of water in the Patio de Los Leones of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, disprove the idea that figurative representation is prohibited in Islamic culture. Or was this an exception? [enlarge]Patio de Los LeonesD-Stanley posted a photo:
Numerous theories attempt to explain the symbolism and purpose of the 14th century Patio de Los Leones at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, The 12 marble lions supporting an alabaster basin here are among the most iconic images of Islamic art in the world. [enlarge]Patio de Los LeonesD-Stanley posted a photo:
The eastern pavilion of the Patio de Los Leones at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, features intricately-carved stucco decorations with Arabic inscriptions, sebka motiffs, and muqarnas (stalactite-like sculpting). [enlarge]Alhambra de Granada desde mirador san NicolasCarlos Perulán posted a photo:
Granada [enlarge]Sala de los AbencerrajesD-Stanley posted a photo:
The Sala de los Abencerrajes next to the harem on the south side of Court of the Lions at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, has a muqarnas (stalactite) dome in the shape of an eight-pointed star. This may have symbolized the celestial heaven. [enlarge]Patio de los ArrayanesD-Stanley posted a photo:
The stunning Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of Myrtles) was the heart of the 14th century Comares Palace in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. [enlarge]Private Prayer RoomD-Stanley posted a photo:
The private prayer room of the sultan in the Mexuar of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, has walls of carved stucco decorated with arabesque motifs. [enlarge]Kufic CalligraphyD-Stanley posted a photo:
Kufic calligraphy was used in the decoration of this room inside the 14th century Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. [enlarge]DSC03785ChrHunterPhoto posted a photo:
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