Alhambra Palace In Granada

The Alhambra in Spain is called the red fortress and it is located in Granada, Spain. This place is a fort that is very complex in its structure. It was built by the Moorish who was a ruler in Southern Spain. The Fortress was made on a hilly terrain on the south – east of the city. Today, the Alhambra is one of the main tourist attractions of the country. Quite a few years ago, it was known to be a residential place of the Muslim rulers. It has some very intrinsic and beautiful Islamic architecture. During the 16th century, it had many interventions and all that can even be seen today.

The total length of the Alhambra is 740 meter and it has one of the largest widths. The best and the strongest position is the citadel. Other than the west side of the place, all the other sides of the wall is weak. In total, it has 13 towers. A river divides the Granada Valley and the Alhambra Park is kind of parallel to the Monte Mauror.

The Alhambra is a true reflection of the ruler Nasrid Emirate of Granada. A lot of people with distinct wellness and intellect have been a part of this place as refuges. This site has a very complex mix of both the natural and manmade places. It is said that Muslims are suppose to be one of the best craftsmen and every little piece of work in this proves this statement right. The entire fortress is made up of red clay.

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