The Alhambra Palace in Spain, one of the most important works of Islamic architecture built with the knowledge and artistry of Andalusian civilization, welcomes millions of tourists every year.
The palace, on the southeastern edge of the city of Granada, is a masterpiece of medieval engineering, and it has also been an inspiration for many stories and poems.
The citadel on the hilltop, whose construction was started in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid dynasty – the last Muslims to rule in Spain – in the autonomous Andalusian region, turned into a magnificent structure built on 142 thousand square meters.
Known as one of the wonders of the world, the Alhambra Palace broadens the horizons of its visitors, who describe it as a palace from a fairy tale, since every detail on it is carefully harmonized and contains many handcrafted motifs, especially of stone and woodwork, mosaics, and tiles.
The Alhambra, which is on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list, is now one of Spain’s main tourist attractions.
Although it was left to fate and the ravages of time for many years, the palace – which has preserved its unique elegance made up of original motifs of Andalusian culture – has been among the most significant treasures of Islamic architecture for around eight centuries. It was also the greatest political and aristocratic center of the Muslim West.
It stands out from other medieval palaces by its sophisticated planning, complex decorative programs, and numerous enchanting gardens and fountains, AA writes.
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