Granada_5800Wayloncash posted a photo:
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fuente del Pilar de Realejo en GranadaCarlos Perulán posted a photo:
Granada [enlarge]Iglesia de Santo Domingo en GranadaCarlos Perulán posted a photo:
Granada [enlarge]Albaicín QuarterD-Stanley posted a photo:
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]Albaicín Quarter of GranadaD-Stanley posted a photo:
The Alhambra Palace overlooks the Albaicín quarter of Granada, Spain. After 1492 the Moorish inhabitants of this region were forced to adopt Christianity becoming "Moriscos" but in 1568 they were expelled from Spain after an abortive revolt. [enlarge]1974 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia Coupeclasscomp posted a photo:
1974 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia Coupe on the Ford Granada Mk1 & Mk2 Drivers Guild stand at the Classic Motor Show, NEC. See more from the show in the Latest issue of Classic and Competition Car magazine. Free at www.classicandcompetitioncar.com [enlarge]Whispers and SecretsVelo Boy posted a photo:
Patio del Ciprés de la Sultana, La Alhambra, Granada [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]Barranco de la Poqueira desde CapileiraCarlos Perulán posted a photo:
Capileira (Granada) [enlarge]Mycena aciculaLucas Gutiérrez posted a photo:
Pruinomycena acicula Mirador de LindarajaD-Stanley posted a photo:
The Mirador de Lindaraja near the Sala de Dos Hermanas in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is richly decorated with calligraphy and sebka motifs below a unique stained glass window. [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]Granada,street.josé vargas. posted a photo:
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]Albaicin Side street, Granada.Biff_Brown posted a photo:
Albaicin Alley, Granada.Biff_Brown posted a photo:
Puerta de Elvira, Granada.Biff_Brown posted a photo:
Built in the 11th century, this Arabic gate & wall once marked the main entrance to the city. [enlarge]calle Caldereria en GranadaCarlos Perulán posted a photo:
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