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Alhambra
The Alhambra, located on top of a hill of the Assabica, which is located in the autonomous community of Spain, is a palace and fortress, which was built back in the fourteen century by the rulers of the Granada. The palace was a court for the Christian back in 1942, when the Muslim ruler surrendered the palace to the emirates of Granada which was captured by the monarchs; later on a monarch emperor inaugurated the building of the palace and made some serious alterations in the buildings. Meaning of the Alhambra was the red fortress, because of the red clay on the walls of the castle reflected in the sunlight, and gave a reddish effect on it. Let on,

 

 

 

during the nineteen century the palace fell into the neglected hands of the beggars and thieves, who destroyed many of the memoires that were stored in the palace, were either destroyed or sold by the thieves and beggars. After being almost destroyed and being a victim of negligence, the palace was revived by some scholars and traveler who belong to Europe and now the palace is Spain major tourist attraction,

 

 

 

as million of tourist every year visit the palace, as it exhibits the most beautiful and historic Islamic architecture. The interior of the palace is beautifully decorated and designed with calligraphy and arabesques. The palace was designed beautifully keeping in mind the lush green and mountainous surroundings. The lush green park surrounding the palace is comprised of red roses, orange trees. The palace is surrounded by the trickling sound of the water from the several fountains located in the palace.

 

 

 

The palace was designed in the Mudejar style, which is basically a western designed but it was reinterpreted in the Islamic forms. At the entrance of the palace is a huge pond, and it is thought that the water in the ponds never evaporated. The palace also contains a mosque for the Muslims, rooms, a labyrinth and also a whispering gallery. Millions of Muslim and foreign tourist come to visit this great place every year and cherish the skills of the Muslims, Jews and Christian crafts men and labors.

 
 
 
 
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