alhambra palace court of the lions

Islamic architecture at the Alhambra... Arch through to the Patio de los Leones (Court of the Lions)... I was disappointed by this as the Court of the Lions is meant to be the jewel in the crown of the entire palace complex.


Court of the Lions,


Court of the Lions, Alhambra


Court of the Lions, Alhambra


Alhambra palace - The Court of


Alhambra Palace - Court of


Al Andalus Alhambra Palace

The Alaczaba is the oldest surviving section of the Alhambra, erected by Ziridian rulers in the 11th century and completed by the first Nasrid ruler Muhammad I Al-Ahmar who installed his court there in 1238. He also added the circuit of walls. Yusuf I added the Comares Palace between 1333 and 1354 and Muhammad V the Palace of Lions between 1354 and 1391. The Generalife was built outside the walls, largely in the 14th century. Much of the medieval complex...
Maxted Travels with Modestine 5: Granada and the Alhambra

This ancient city is home to the famous Alhambra Palace. This fairytale Moorish palace cum fortress is awry with shady patios with cool refreshing water appearing... Between the defensive walls and the internal palaces are some beautiful courtyards. The Cuarto de Comares is where you will find the amazing Court of the Lions with its twelve stone lions that spout water from their mouths filling the main fountain, this area was reserved for the women. Just across the...
alhambra palace court of the lions