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Alhambra: Spain’s Last Stronghold of the Moorish Kings

Published/Revised January 20, 2017 By Guest Contributor This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Alhambra: Spain’s Last Stronghold of the Moorish Kings

Looming above Granada as a reminder that all things must pass over time, stands the red stone walls of Alhambra. The castle, visible from most points in the city, is nestled in the hills like a mirage of some Medieval memory. While Granada is one of those European towns that proffers an air of the old world, Alhambra is in itself a true monument to an Age.While its origins are debated, it ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Spain Tagged With: Spain, andalucia, Alhambra, granada, spain anldalusia

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Spain’s Sublime Alhambra

Published/Revised June 12, 2014 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Spain’s Sublime Alhambra

 The Alhambra, a place of fable and romance, is a world wonder that lives up to expectations. Set on a hill overlooking Granada, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in southwestern Spain, the sprawling complex is unique.The sultans who ruled in the 13th and 14th centuries lived amidst fountains, courtyards, rose-edged pathways and gardens, all surrounded by slender ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Spain Tagged With: andalucia, Alhambra

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