The Alhambra is located in the Spanish city of Granada.
Alhambra is a term that is not part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). This is the name given to a citadel built by Muslims in Al-Andalus , as the Iberian territory dominated by this people was known in the Middle Ages .
The Alhambra is located in what is now Granada , a Spanish province that is part of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia . The notion comes from Al-Hamrá , an Arabic expression that can be translated as “red castle” . This is due to the tone of its walls and towers.
Located on the hill of al-Sabika , next to the Darro River, the Alhambra is located in the eastern area of the city of Granada . Its location is strategic since it allowed the region to be monitored.
History of the Alhambra
The construction of this citadel took place in different historical stages. The first records of its existence date back to the 9th century , although specialists believe that, prior to the arrival of the Muslims, there were already buildings on the hill.
When, in the 11th century , Granada became the capital of the Kingdom of Taifa , the Alhambra began to grow. In 1283 it became a royal residence and later palaces and other luxurious buildings were built.
The Alcazaba , the Generalife , the Palace of Charles V , the Nasrid palaces and various patios and towers are part of the Alhambra complex, a monument that is included in the list of World Heritage Sites prepared by UNESCO .
The Alhambra was built by the Muslims in Al-Andalus.
Data of interest
In addition to everything indicated, we can highlight another important series of data about this emblematic construction:
- It is considered one of the most relevant monuments in the country as well as one of the most visited along with the Mosque of Córdoba , the Sagrada Familia of Barcelona and the Cathedral of Seville .
- One of the most special corners to enjoy panoramic views of the Alhambra is the Albaicín .
- The Convent of San Francisco , the patio of the cypresses, the room of the two sisters and the room of the abencerrajes are some of the most attractive spaces of this construction. However, one of its most emblematic images is the well-known courtyard of the lions, where a fountain with these animals presides over it. It comes to symbolize life.
- The Alhambra has inspired many artists. A good example of this is the work “Tales of the Alhambra” ( 1832 ), written by the American author Washington Irving . In it, several stories and stories are developed both about the author's vision of this corner of Granada and the legends that exist around the complex.
Alhambra Beers
In the same way, we cannot forget that there is also the Cervezas Alhambra brand, which was founded in 1925 precisely in Granada .
Since 2006 it has been part of the Mahou-San Miguel group and offers a long list of varieties of that drink: Alhambra Especial, Alhambra Negra, Alhambra Tradicional …