polytropos' photos with the keyword: Granada

Alhambra, Granada - [ Happy Wednesdeay Wall! ] Die Alhambra ist eine Stadtburg (kasbah) auf dem Sabikah-Hügel im andalusischen Granada in Spanien. Sie gilt als eines der bedeutendsten Beispiele des maurischen Stils der islamischen Kunst, ist eine der meistbesuchten Touristenattraktionen Europas und seit 1984 Weltkulturerbe. Die Burganlage ist etwa 740 m lang und bis zu 220 m breit. Oben ein Wanddetail mit filigranen Stuckarbeiten und dem typischen Keramikplattenmuster im unteren Teil der Wand. Drücke "Z" für eine grosse Ansicht. (37.17725, -03.58906)

Happy Wednesday Wall ! The Alhambra is a city castle (kasbah) on the Sabikah hill in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is considered one of the most important examples of the Moorish style of Islamic art, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe and has been a World Heritage Site since 1984. The castle complex is around 740 m long and up to 220 m wide. Type "Z" for a larger view. (37.17725, -03.58906)

The Alhambra in Granada – Patio de Arrayanes –––––––––––– The Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) is part of the palace and fortress complex of the Alhambra. It is located east of the Gilded Room (Cuarto Dorado) and west of the Patio of the Lions and the Baths. Its current name is due to the myrtle bushes that surround the central pond and the bright green colour of which contrasts with the white marble of the patio. It was also called the Patio of the Pond or the Reservoir (Patio del Estanque o de la Alberca) because of the central pond, which is 34 metres long and 7,10 meters wide.[1] The patio is divided in two sides by the pond, which receives its water from two fountains. The space has chambers and porticoes around it. These porticoes rest on columns with cubic capitals, which have seven semicircular arches decorated with fretwork rhombuses and inscriptions praising God. The central arch is greater than the other six and has solid scallops decorated with stylised vegetal forms and capitals of mocarabes. The most important chambers that surround the Patio are the ones in the north side, which are part of the Comares Palace, the official residence of the King. Wikipedia (37.17708, -03.58964); [00°]

Granada – Cathedral (37.17645, -03.59939); [10°]

Granada – Alhambra. Detail (37.17746, -03.58963)

Granada – Alhambra. Detail (37.17746, -03.58963)

Granada – Albaicin (37.179, -03.590); [350°]

Granada – Cathedral (37.17645, -03.59939)

Granada – Cathedral Columns to the heaven. What have we done that the sky needs such a strong brace support? ;-) (37.17645, -03.59939)

Granada – Inglaterra (37.17716, -03.59747); [260°]