A palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, built and expanded chiefly under the Nasrid dynasty in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, celebrated for its intricate stucco carving, geometric tilework and courtyards built around reflecting pools. It stands as one of the most complete surviving examples of Islamic architecture in Europe.
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The Alhambra (, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized: al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain.
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A palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, built and expanded chiefly under the Nasrid dynasty in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, celebrated for its intricate stucco carving, geometric tilework and courtyards built around reflecting pools.
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The Alhambra (, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized: al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and the only well-preserved palace from the medieval Islamic world.
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