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Why the Alhambra is special
The Alhambra in Granada, Spain is a magnificent Moorish fortress
palace complex. It dates back to the 14th century – and was
built on a sheer-sided hilltop with commanding
military-defensive views of the surrounding lands. The Alhambra
has many master-designed attractions including exquisitely
ornate rooms, soothing fountain courtyards and aromatic gardens.
Not its former self
No matter how grand the Alhambra is today, we'll never see it in
its full glory. Time and war have long ago demolished some of
the Alhambra structures.
How the Alhambra got its name
The reddish clay on and around the hill gave the citadel its
name - Alhambra means "red" in Arabic.
Visitor tip
Avoid peak hours during the summer tourist season. The number of
visitors allowed inside the Alhambra at any given time is
limited.
What leading travel books say about the Alhambra
The Alhambra is a sensual piece of architecture.
Spain
Eyewitness Travel Guides
The Alhambra was conceived as a pleasure pavilion ... and
enriched into a lavish palace.
Spain
Frommer's
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