Mysterious Red Palace of the Alhambra (L'Alhambra, or Alhambra) in Spanish Granada - a place where you can not just make original photos, but also plunge into several different cultures at the same time. When by 1230 almost all Spanish lands were conquered by Christians from Muslims, it was Granada that became the center of Muslim culture in Spain, which has survived to our times. And it was here that the Muslims decided to build a "paradise on earth."
What to see
You can get here through the arch, in the guide described as the Gate of Justice. According to the traditions of the Middle East, small matters were heard at the entrance, without allowing a problem either to the park or even to the palace itself. There are many arches with meaning, most of which resemble stalactites and are located in perfect symmetry.
Particularly impressive and speaks about history This place is the Lion courtyard of the palace. In the center of arcade galleries, impeccable in form, is a fountain - twelve marble lions maintain a bowl of water. During the restoration, one or another lion can be missed. But now they are in full force, as they have recently updated the entire composition.
"Arab gardens became like a true paradise" - the architecture of Islam here tells a real story as if from the fairy tale "A Thousand and One Nights". So the Tower of the Thieves or the Sultanshi changed its name to the Captive Tower because it was home to a king favored in Islam.
How to get to
Alhambra Palace is the most popular tourist monument not only in Spain, but also in all of Europe. And before you get there, you need training. For the safety of beauty, created many centuries ago, the number of visitors here is limited, so it is worthwhile to take care of tickets in advance. The tourist map of Granada can be a salvation, from which you can visit most of the monuments and museums of the city, including the Alhambra.
The Alhambra Palace is accessible for visits day and night. Only for 6 EUR you can visit the gardens and the Palace of the Generalife from 20:00 to 00:00.
You can pre-book a ticket by phone in Spain +34 93 492 37 50 from 8 am to midnight (Spanish time) . On the Internet on the official website - www.alhambra-tickets.es - you can order up to 10 tickets at a time.
If you have already arrived at the Alhambra Palace, the ticket offices work from 8am. But in May-October, at the height of the tourist season on site, you can buy an entrance ticket for three or four days in advance.
The price for tickets here is 12 EUR for adults, and children under 12 years are free.
There are only two days a year when it is impossible to get to the Alhambra - this is December 25 and January 1.
| Gardens of the Alhambra |
| In the garden of the Alhambra |
| Under the arches of the Alhambra Palace |
| Fountain in the palace |
| Fragments, Alhambra Palace |