Aesthetics aside, to really appreciate the Alhambra is to understand its history. The palace was primarily built between the 13th and 14th centuries by the Moorish Nasrid Dynasty (though small ...
It may not be the first city most travelers think of when considering where to visit Spain (such as Barcelona, Madrid, or Seville), but Granada really can hold its own in beauty, attractions, and ...
Things to know before visiting the Alhambra and Generalife To visit the Nasrid palaces, we recommend booking your tickets well in advance, even if you are out of season, as the number of visitors ...
The Alhambra Palace was home to Spain’s last Muslim rulers, the Nasrid dynasty (1238-1492), and remains one of the finest examples of Nasrid architecture and plasterwork in situ. The V&A teamed up ...
The Palacio de Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs (Kings) of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, now beside the city of Granada in the autonomous community of ...
Today, the most visible evidence of the Nasrid dynasty is part of the Alhambra palace complex built under their rule. The memory of Granada and its vast Islamic heritage and tradition of arts is ...