The Palace, or The Palacios Nazaries as it is called, was built in the 14th century.
It’s a great insight into Moorish civilization on the Iberian Peninsula. The rooms are decorated with well preserved stucco, wood carvings, tile and molded plaster.

Words cannot do it justice. Even pictures fall short.

Here is what I captured that I wanted to share


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I was particularly fond of the carved wooden doors

And of course the gardens and fountains…


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Spectacular!

The Alhambra – Part 2 (The Palace)
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3 thoughts on “The Alhambra – Part 2 (The Palace)

  • October 14, 2007 at 8:01 am
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    Fabulous! I’m certainly enjoying your trip!

  • October 14, 2007 at 8:30 am
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    What terrific photos you’re taking and posting. And you’ve captured the intricacies of the Moorish carvings and other forms of design wonderfully. Thanks for posting all these. I’ll be checking back for more, more, more!

  • October 15, 2007 at 3:05 pm
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    *gasp* I wonder if I could make my house look like this. Too much DIY. Beautiful photos!

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