Granada

Spain 2009
IMG_6188 entrance to Granada Alhambra Palace Entrance to Alhambra Palace (translation: the red fortress), a palace and fortress complex constructed during the mid 14th century by the Moorish rulers of the...
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IMG_6188-5158 floral design-pomegranate cobblestone walkway Floral design, pomegranate cobblestone walkway
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IMG_6189 ceiling of the Mexuar Hall Ceiling of the Patio del Mexuar (Court of the Council Chamber), Mexuar is one of the three main parts in the Royal Complex, it houses the functional areas for...
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IMG_6189-5162 carved and panelled ceiling from the Christian period Carved and panelled ceiling from the Christian period, the ceilings, floors, and trim are made of dark wood.
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IMG_6189-5163 The Mexuar Hall Mexuar, with white plaster walls, contrast with dark wood ceilings and floors.
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IMG_6190 elevated chamber of the Mexuar Elevated chamber of the Mexuar
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IMG_6191 Details of the Mexuar
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IMG_6191-5165 the Mexuar Oratory The Mexuar Oratory
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IMG_6191-5166 richly decorated room with inscriptions that make reference to commands of the Koran Richly decorated room with inscriptions that make reference to commands of the Koran
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IMG_6192-5171 Completed towards the end of Muslim rule of Spain by Yusuf I (1333–1353) and Muhammed V, Sultan of Granada (1353–1391), the Alhambra is a reflection of the...
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IMG_6195 entrances to the Comares Palace residences Entrances to the Golden Room of the Comares Palace (Cuarto o Palacio de Comares)
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IMG_6196 the Comares facade and lattice windows The Comares facade and lattice windows, Mohamed V ordered its construction to commemorate the conquest of Algeciras in 1369.
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IMG_6197 A different view
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IMG_6198 Walls are beautifully decorated with ornaments and inscriptions
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IMG_6199 Close up view
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IMG_6200-5175 Golden Room courtyard Golden Room courtyard
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IMG_6203 The door at the right of this façade gave access to the service areas and the door at the left gave access to the private rooms.
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IMG_6205 Interesting ceiling and wall
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IMG_6205-5178 Imagine the costs...
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IMG_6206 It's amazing...
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