alhambra

     

The Alhambra (Arabic: الحمراء = Al-Ħamrā; literally "the re one"; the complete name is "Qal'at al-Hambra", which means "The red fortress") is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed), occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada. 37°10′37″N 3°35′24″W / 37.17686, -3.589901

Trivia about alhambra

  • Meaning "the red" in Arabic, this famous fortress in Granada was originally built by the Moors
  • In the 1350s this Moorish palace was completed in Granada, Spain
  • The "Court of the Lions" is the central foundation of this palace fortress found in Granada
  • The Mexuar, the Serallo & the Harem are parts of the Royal Palace in this complex overlooking Granada, Spain