Villa Ciscarejo Country house between orange groves in Gádor (Almería)
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Granada and Sierra Nevada → The Alhambra
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The Alhambra The Alhambra is not only the most important, but also the oldest and best-preserved Arab palace of its era. The name Alhambra
means 'the red one' and derives from the color of the mountain on which it is built.
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La Alcazaba It is the oldest part and is located at the highest point of the hill. Its function was purely military, although it is believed
to have also served as a royal residence at some point. The Alcazaba is a large, walled fortress that houses the city's four main towers.
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Palace of Mexuar This palace is the oldest of the three Nasrid palaces and therefore the least well-preserved. King Ismail I had it built and
used it for meetings, political activities, and the administration of justice. The main hall is full of valuable original tiles and grilles.
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Palace of Comares This palace is built around the Patio de los Arrayanes. Its main pool is one of the most famous images of the Alhambra.
Three monarchs participated in its construction. It houses the famous Throne Room, where politics were conducted, and rooms where festivities were
held.
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Sala de las Dos Hermanas Finally, the most magnificent hall is the Sala de las dos Hermanas (Hall of the Two Sisters). The beautifully crafted
ceilings depict verses by Ibn Zamrak and are decorated with gold and lapis lazuli.
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Palace of the Lions This is the private quarters of Sultan Mohammed V, who resided here with his family and harem. Here is the famous Patio de
los Leones, the undisputed jewel of the Alhambra.
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El Partal It is the first residence of the Nasrid kings who settled in the Alhambra. Dating back to the 13th century, it consists of a palace
with a five-arched portico, the Ladies' Tower, and a large outdoor pool. It is also possible to see some small Arab houses built years later.
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Generalife Palace It was the rest and relaxation place of the Sultan and his family. This villa is located in close proximity to the Alhambra
and boasts gardens, which were orchards in Arab times. The most striking part of the Generalife is the main courtyard, which represents the Muslim
concept of paradise. From the Generalife, you can see the entire Alhambra and the Darro Valley.
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Palace of Carlos V The Palace of Charles V is one of the most outstanding Renaissance works in Spain. It stands out for its main façade and
its circular courtyard with a portico featuring Romanesque columns. Emperor Charles V decided to build this palace near the Alhambra for his own
recreation and that of his family. Although construction began in 1527, the Palace of Charles V was not completed until the 20th century due to a
lack of funds and internal rebellions in Granada. It currently houses the Museum of Fine Arts and the Alhambra Museum.
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