The Alhambra is one of the most spectacular places you will se in Spain. It´s greatness and beauty are two very important things that need to be taken into consideration when you go visit. The Alhambra is visited by thousands of people from out of the country and even people from Spain that want to see it. Managing to find cheap flights and good hotel prices makes it all worthwhile when you actually get to see the Alhambra.

The Alhambra was built around the last years of the muslim era in Spain. It´s decorations you will find to be very much like the morrish art. La Alcazaba is the oldest area and it was also built first. The Watch Tower is 25 metres high and the flag of Fernando and Isabella was put there. The entrance to the Alhambra is through the Door of the Granadas were there is a big arch that goes back to at least the 15th century. After you pas this arch there is the Justice door were the Moors often used it to judge people. To the side there is a narrow hallway that is long and goes to the Plaza of the Aljibes. You can also look at the Wine Tower which was built in 1345.

This places is so big and complex that it is impossible to describe it thoroughly. People find it incredible that it was done by hand and that each detail found on the walls was hand-carved or hand-painted. If you do plan to visit the Alhambra make sure to take note that it might take you anywhere from around 2 to 5 hours to see the whole place.

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