The Alhambra in Granada
These were taken back in 2004 on a day trip we took to Granada to see the sights. The Alhambra is a Moorish palace and is a spectacular place to visit. These photos were all taken with a dinky little digital camera so the quality may not be the absolute best.
This is a truly amazing place to visit - especially after spending time on the Costa Del Sol. It is beautiful drive up into the mountains. We visited in March after a week of torrential rain and the city was fresh after the rain. I have no idea what it is like in the summer when there might be droves of tourists about.
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On the Approach |
Another View |
Some Orange Trees |
The View Outside |
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This is the view you get on the approach in. |
This is another approach view giving a hint of what's to come |
A nice little orange grove inside the castle walls |
This captures the view outside through some ornate windows |
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An Interior Arch |
Column Details |
Some Plasterwork |
Another Arch |
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I think she has just eaten herself under the table |
Some decorative details on a support column. |
The decoration on this is supposed to be something to with an Islamic ban on representing living things |
Again, more highly decorative plasterwork. |
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A Courtyard |
An Arcade |
The Battlements |
A Secret Garden |
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This was beautifully peaceful. Very quiet. |
Something to keep the rain off I suppose |
This demonstrated some of the more military aspects of the palace |
Back to the peace. |
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View of the City |
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This is how the other half lived |
