CITIES
- GRANADA
Granada lies at the foot of the Sierra Nevada,
in close proximity to a fertile, irrigated plain. This historic
landmark extends over three hills, each one offering a breathtaking
view of the surrounding countryside. The Alhambra, outstanding
example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, stands tall on
the highest peak. Tourists from all corners of the world continue
to visit the site of this marvelous Spanish, Arabian and Berber
masterwork.
For over 200 years, remnants of this Moorish
palace, built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th Century,
have captured the imagination of writers and artists the world
over. As a result of their inspiring works, people gained
a deeper understanding of the refined civilization that flourished
throughout the royal courts of Toledo and Cordoba and attracted
a plethora of scholars from the Continent and beyond. With
the Christian conquest that extended from the 11th to the
13th centuries, this unknown kingdom in the South East corner
of the Spanish peninsula was suddenly cast into the limelight.
Refugees of the illustrious city of Granada, armed with the
knowledge that their idyllic life in Iberia was soon to end,
harnessed their knowledge, their talents and their resources
to shape the Alhambra, a splendid tribute to Spain.
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