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What was the original use of the Alhambra?
Built in Granada around 1238, the Alhambra was home and fortress to the Moorish kings of the 12th and 13th centuries.
Why is Granada famous?
Mainly for the Alhambra palace. A Moorish Palace built by the Moors in the middle ages.
Who wanted the alhambra to be built?
It was constructed as a fortress in 889 and converted into a Palace by Yusuf, Sultan of Granada in 1333
What is the city and country of alhambra?
It was built in Granada, Spain in the AD 1300s on a site that was first mentioned as the "Red Fortess" in the late 9th century.
What is the name a of Fourthteen century Islamic palace in Granada Spain?
I think you mean the Alhambra in Granada...?
Was the Alhambra built for protection?
No. It was a palace built for pleasure. However, it was eventually used defensively by the Nazarí Islamic State against the combined onslaught of Castille and Aragón in the 1480s.
Where is the Alhambra Historical Society in Alhambra California located?
The address of the Alhambra Historical Society is: Po Box 6687, Alhambra, CA 91802
Where is the Alhambra Preservation Group in Alhambra California located?
The address of the Alhambra Preservation Group is: Box 1332, Alhambra, CA 91802-1332
Where is the Alhambra Public Library in Alhambra located?
The address of the Alhambra Public Library is: 101 S. First St., Alhambra, 91801 3488
Where in the world is Alhambra?
The Alhambra is in Granada Spain.
Is the Alhambra a mosque?
No, the Alhambra is not a mosque; it is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. Built during the Nasrid dynasty in the 13th century, it showcases Islamic architecture and design. While the Alhambra contains elements of Islamic culture and history, it primarily served as a royal residence and administrative center rather than a place of worship.
What palace in Spain is known for its tessellations?
The Alhambra Palace in Granada is know for it's tessellations. The last versions of the Alhambra were built by the Moors who are followers of Islam. Islam eschews the reproduction of living things and instead relies on geometric patterns for decoration.
