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Alhambra
The most lasting impression of
Moorish Spain for most people is made by the Alhambra. Originally built
as a fortress, beautiful additions with rich ornamentation by its
Moorish owners made it into a grand palace. The Court of Lions is
perhaps the most famous single feature of the palace, but all around,
there are beautiful inscriptions in Arabic calligraphy.
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Generalife
This retreat palace located not far
from the Alhambra was meant to be an intimate residence for the ruler
and his harem. A garden path known as the Paseo de los Cipreses connects
the Alhambra to the Generalife.
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Banos Arabes
Well-preserved public baths from
the Moorish era predating the Alhambra. Said to contain building
materials of Roman and Visigoth origin.
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Cathedral and Royal Chapel
The Cathedral of
Granada is a renaissance structure with a gold and white interior,
marked by the era of conquest and treasure from the Americas. The Royal
Chapel located behind the cathedral is significant as the graves of
Queen Isabella and her husband King Ferdinand — the two sovereigns
responsible for uniting Spain — lie within this chapel. |
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