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Generalife, Granada

The Palacio de Generalife (Architect’s Garden) was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid sultans of Granada. The palace and gardens were built during the reign of Muhammad III (1302-1309) and redecorated shortly after by Abu I-Walid Isma’il (1313-1324). The complex consists of the Patio de la Acequia (Court of the Water Channel [...]

July 8th, 2008 | Tags: alhambra, colonnades, covered walkway, garden courtyard, generalife, granada, medieval garden, spain travel | Category: Europe | Comments (1)

Malaga, Spain

The Alcazaba in Malaga, Spain is a Moorish fortification dating from the 8th century although much of it was built around the middle of the 11th century for King Badis of Granada and served as the palace of the governors of the city. It is the best-preserved alcazaba in Spain. Next to the entrance to [...]

July 6th, 2008 | Tags: alcazaba, badis, fortification, granada, malaga spain, palace of the governors, roman theater, summer vacations | Category: Europe | Comments (1)