The Alhambra is a Medieval Muslim palace in Granada, Spain, and one of the country's most alluring tourist destinations.
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The Alhambra is a Medieval Muslim palace in Granada, Spain, and one of the country's most alluring tourist destinations.
Alhmabra (meaning "red one") is a huge palace complex decorated with intricate Moorish architectural flourishes.
alhambra fountain —
Alhmabra (meaning "red one") is a huge palace complex decorated with intricate Moorish architectural flourishes.
Courtyards and passageways bordered by arches are particular highlights of the palace.
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Courtyards and passageways bordered by arches are particular highlights of the palace.
Impressive craftsmanship attracts visitors in their droves, but the Alhambra's architectural features -- such as these arches -- are delicate and visitor numbers have to be controlled.
alhambra columns —
Impressive craftsmanship attracts visitors in their droves, but the Alhambra's architectural features -- such as these arches -- are delicate and visitor numbers have to be controlled.
A gold ceiling in the Alhambra
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A gold ceiling in the Alhambra
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The World Monuments Fund has contributed funds for work with Spain's Patronato de la Alhambra on the restoration of a chapel in the palace of the Partal, pictured.
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The World Monuments Fund has contributed funds for work with Spain's Patronato de la Alhambra on the restoration of a chapel in the palace of the Partal, pictured.
A view through pointed windows to the city of Granada.
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A view through pointed windows to the city of Granada.
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A view of the Alhambra at night.
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A view of the Alhambra at night.
The World Monuments Fund is contributing $300,000 through its Robert W. Wilson Challenge to Conserve Our Heritage toward the conservation of the Oratorio del Partal, a mid-14th century palatine chapel. Pictured is the chapel's carved wooden ceiling.
Alhambra oratorio ceiling —
The World Monuments Fund is contributing $300,000 through its Robert W. Wilson Challenge to Conserve Our Heritage toward the conservation of the Oratorio del Partal, a mid-14th century palatine chapel. Pictured is the chapel's carved wooden ceiling.
An external view of the Oratorio del Partal
Alhambrad oratorio exterior —
An external view of the Oratorio del Partal