"ALHAMBRA 2" Granada Travelogue by wanderlust23

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This courtyard was probably the most beautiful of all at Alhambra. The pools had springs of water sprouting in the air, creating a lovely scene and sound. The greenery against the Spanish style buildings were quite striking as well.

Inscriptions in the Nasrid Palace

Inscriptions at Nasrid Palace

The inner walls of the Nasrid Palace are breathtaking. The walls are covered with inscriptions in arabic - everywhere there is writing, designs, and shapes carved into the walls and ceilings and then painted in shades of red, silver, and blue.

Inscription on the wall

Close-up of the inscription

This inscription I have been told means "Allah" in arabic? In any case, the carvings are just gorgeous and all throughout the Palace.

Gardens at Alhambra

The gardens were wonderfully landscaped and architected - a mixture of hedges, greenery, flowers, pools, and fountains.

Back courtyard

Back courtyard of one of the buildings

This courtyard - one of many - was quite lovely, especially due to the beautiful emerald color of the water in the pool. Very serene.

Typical archway at Alhambra

Typical archway

This area was a sort of back garden, away from the larger tourist areas. It seemed a maze of fountains, hedges, and brick pathways. The shade was also nice during the 100 degree day!

Windows in the Nasrid Palace

Windows of the Nasrid Palace

These windows were magnificent in that they were only open through carvings of the stone. The star and geometric shapes were lovely.

Granada as seen from the Palace

Granada from the Palace

The white-washed houses of Granada nestled against the mountains are seen from one of the windows of the Palace.

Page Updated Dec 20, 2004
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khalid_2 Aug 17, 2006 at 7:57 AM Report Abuse

I hope you can see one day the origins of all this magic ! ;) Greetings from Morocco :)
Yubert Nov 11, 2005 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

The pics of Alhambra reminds me of High School. I graduated from Alhambra H.S., in Alhambra, California! And Granada Park was nearby.
pepples46 Mar 12, 2005 at 7:12 PM Report Abuse

a real must for a traveller, wonderful page
dinhyen Feb 24, 2005 at 12:39 PM Report Abuse

It seems that one should make this place one of the top 10 because of the sangria :) Oh, that the palace is indeed a gem of unsurpassed loveliness is a nice bonus :)