Alhambra

travel wonder in Spain

Why the Alhambra

is special

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain is a magnificent Moorish fortress palace complex. It dates back to the 14th century – and was built on a sheer-sided hilltop with commanding military-defensive views of the surrounding lands. The Alhambra has many master-designed attractions including exquisitely ornate rooms, soothing fountain courtyards and aromatic gardens.

Not its former self

No matter how grand the Alhambra is today, we'll never see it in its full glory. Time and war have long ago demolished some of the Alhambra structures.

How the Alhambra

got its name

The reddish clay on and around the hill gave the citadel its name - Alhambra means "red" in Arabic.

Visitor tip

Avoid peak hours during the summer tourist season. The number of visitors allowed inside the Alhambra at any given time is limited.

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