This remarkable fortress is considered the crowning glory of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula. We were given access to its darkest recesses, where tourists aren’t allowed. Crowning a Granada hill, ...

There is nowhere in the world quite like Alhambra. The striking Islamic architecture of the palaces, the intricate tile-work and carvings, and stunning gardens will leave you spellbound. Everything ...

Planning a trip to Granada and wondering how to visit the Alhambra? You’re in the right place! I live in Spain and have visited the Alhambra more than once, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to ...

It is far more enjoyable to walk up to the Alhambra, situated high on the hill overlooking Granada, than to board the tourist bus; and my good walking shoes were a huge help. The steep 30-minute climb ...

Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of Arab culture in southern Spain. The earliest documents about the area date back to the 9th ...

On a foothill of the Sierra Nevada, in southern Spain, a mighty, 700-year-old citadel towers over the city of Granada. Separate from the city of Granada itself, the famous Alhambra and all that it ...

There is nowhere in the world quite like Alhambra. The striking Islamic architecture of the palaces, the intricate tile-work and carvings, and stunning gardens will leave you spellbound. Everything ...