The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada (Al Andalus)in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada. It was declared as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.
These traditional 11C Arab baths are the best-preserved in Spain. They are located opposite the remains of the Bridge of Cadí (11C), of which only a part of the tower and the start of a horseshoe arch remain.
Its construction began in 1518 in the centre of the old Muslim Medina, the work lasted two centuries. Originally it was to be a Gothic cathedral but Diego Siloé, who was put in charge of the construction in 1528 until his death (1563), introduced the Rena
Market of arab times, has been rebuilt and has been converted in a souvenirs market that remembers us to the Eastern zocos with its narrow side streets, their arcs and their decorations of Arab style.
This is an old 14C hall of Arab construction. Notice the harmonious facade with a horseshoe arch in a setting of an alfiz with twin bays flanked by two panels decorated with sebka, the vault of the porch decorated with stalactites and the sober interior p
The 17C monument devoted to the Immaculate Conception is found in the charming gardens del Triunfo. At the top of the column, the statue of the Virgin crowned and arrayed with rays is the work of Alonso de Mena.
This is the seat of the School of Arab studies. Two Arab houses (15C-16C.) with patios and galleries make up the buildings. From the gardens you will have an attractive view over the Alhambra.
Formerly the chancellery, today a courthouse, this 16C building remains faithful to its calling. In its diversity, some elements of its classical facade already foresee the Baroque style.
Yusuf I built la Madraza or university of the Koran, in the 15C. After the reconquest the Catholic Monarchs ceded it to the town council. The facade which belongs to the last phase of the Baroque Grenadine style, was created in the 18C.
Built by Mohammed V, the wine gate is only commemorative since it has no defensive role being on the inside of the walls. Notice the ceramic decoration in the horseshoe arch topped by an arched window.
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