March 14, 2006

Alhambra



This is Granada´s claim to fame. A beautiful Islam fortress built on ruins of an 7th century older one. Most of it was built in the 11-13 centuries by muslim rulers, added on by the spanish in the 15-18 centuries after they reconquered it. It is a fortified community including a village, palaces, cathedral and army quarters.

Le site le plus renommé de Grenade. Une magnifique forteresse construite aux siècles 11-13 sur les ruines d'une autre encore plus ancienne du 7eme siècle. La plupart a été constuit par les Musulmans, avec rajouts après la reconquete par les espagnols aux siècles 15-18.

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