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alhambra literally means "red" in arabic - referring to the fortress's color.
The Alhambra comes from the Arabic and means the red. Many think that this comes from the red flair of the torches or the red bricks from which the Alhambra was surrounded. There are many other ideas of where the Alhambra got its name from. Such as from the finder of the palace...
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe Alhambra was built by the Arabic-speaking Nasrid Kingdom in southern Spain and the original name for the complex was al-Qal3a al-Hamraa' (القلعة الحمراء), meaning "the Red Fortress", in reference to the local red clay. However, it became colloquially called as simply al-Hamraa' (الحمراء) or "the Red one". When the Nasrid Kingdom was destroyed, the name of the fortress was "Spanishified" to from al-Hamraa' to the familiar name "Alhambra" of today.
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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 Public Library in Alhambra located?
The address of the Alhambra Public Library is: 101 S. First St., Alhambra, 91801 3488
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 in the world is Alhambra?
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When was Phantom of the Opera performed in the Alhambra?
Alhambra, Spain....Alhambra, Florida....I wish I knew exactly Alhambra you mean.Flamenco singing is noted for Alhambra, Spain. The phantom of the Opera is not scheduled to perform at their theater.Alhambra Theater in Florida it is not scheduled for The Phantom of the Opera.
In which city is the Arabian palace Alhambra?
The Alhambra is in Granada Spain.
When was SEAT Alhambra created?
SEAT Alhambra was created in 1996.
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When did Miirrha Alhambra die?
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When was Miirrha Alhambra born?
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When was Alhambra Publishing created?
Alhambra Publishing was created in 1986.
