Alhambra Visit
La Alhambra came into existence atop the hill of La Sabika, also known as the hill of Saint Peter or the Red Hill (due to the color of the land).
Muhammed I (1232-1274), who was the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, began to build it during his reign, though construction was not completed until the 14th century.
La Alhambra can be divided into four sections: the Nasrid Palaces, the Fortress, the Medina and the Palace of Carlos V.
The Alhambra is, along with being an Andalusí city, also a walled city. Nowadays, it's a complex of palaces and a fortress that can be visited. In its time, however, it housed the monarchy and court of the Kingdom of Granada, though it had begun as a military fortress. The Alhambra became a Christian court in 1452, when the Catholic Monarchs - Fernando and Isabel - took control of the city.
It is located across from the popular Granada neighborhoods of El Albaicín and Sacromonte.
Its decoration is heavily influenced by Islamic art. The Alhambra also achieves perfect harmony with the gardens and fountains that are dispersed throughout the complex.
The collection of historic buildings composing the Alhambra and the Generalife are considered to be one of the most culturally intriguing sites in the world and has held World Heritage Site status since 1984.