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The Nasrid Palaces | The Comres Palace

The Comares Palace was the official residence of the king and it comprises several rooms that surrounded the Patio de los Arrayanes. Its building was initiated by the Nasrid ruler of Granada, Ismail I (1314–25), and continued by Yusuf I (1333–54), though he was assassinated before he could complete the work.

13th May 2020 · 4 min read

Sala Del Mexuar, Alhambra 9 — © 2024 Noamds Travel Guide

The Nasrid Palaces | The Mexuar

The Mexuar was the first palace to be built by Ismail I at the start of the 14th Century. This became the semi public part of the palaces administering justice and controlling state affairs.

12th May 2020 · 5 min read

The Fall Of Granada 1492 — Public Domain / Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz: La rendición de Granada wikidata:Q19032360 Artist Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz

Boabdil, the Kast King of Granada

Abu Abdullah was the twenty-second and last Nasrid ruler of Granada in Iberia. Boabdil is a Spanish rendering of the name Abu Abdullah.

11th May 2020 · 8 min read

Paintings Of The 10 Kings, Sala De Los Reyes, Alhambra — CC BY-SA 4.0 / Rumomo

The Nasrid Dynasty

The Nasrid dynasty was the last Moorish and Muslim dynasty in Spain. The dynasty rose to power after the defeat of the Almohad Caliphate in 1212 at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa.

8th May 2020 · 14 min read

The Hill Of The Alhambra Granada By Samuel Colman — Public Domain / Metropolitan Museum of Art

History of the Alhambra

The Alhambra is one of the most popular tourist sites in Spain. It is an ancient palace and fortress situated on the outskirts of the town of Granada in Andalusia.

8th May 2020 · 5 min read

Columns Patio De Los Leones, Palacio De Los Leones, Alhambra — CC BY-SA 1.0 / Jebulon

The Land of Al-Andalus

In the Middle ages al-Andalus referred to that part of the Iberian Peninsula that was under Muslim control, which was most of it. The Arabic word al-Andalus translated to Spanish means Andalucia.

7th May 2020 · 9 min read

View Of Alhambra — CC BY-SA 1.0 / Jebulon

Guided Tours of Alhambra - Which to Choose?

If you are having trouble getting hold of your Alhambra Tickets Direct then purchasing a tour is a simpler solution. Before you you purchase a Alhambra tour, find out all about the different types of guided tours available.

5th May 2020 · 4 min read

Patio De Los Arrayanes With Torre De Comres Behind, Palcio De Comres 3 — CC BY-SA 3.0 / Tuxyso

Your Complete Guide to Alhambra Tickets - Everything you need to know.

Set in the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains the fortress of Alhambra is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. Its sandstone walls are carved with elaborate arabesques and Islamic calligraphy, gurgling fountains and windswept ramparts with sweeping views of the rolling hills of the Andalusian countryside; a visit to the Alhambra Palace is simply magical! However, getting your tickets to see the Alhambra in Granada can be quite tricky as they allow only 6,600 people into the complex per day.

4th May 2020 · 10 min read

21 Things to see in the Alhambra for free?

The Alhambra was a fortified city, a complex of palaces, towers, gardens and access gates. This is the reason why a large part of the Alhambra can be seen for free.

23rd April 2020 · 11 min read

Walk the Paseo de las Torres in Granada

The Paseo de las Torres or Promenade of the Towers, is a landscaped promenade dotted by various towers, gardens, and Nasrid ruins. It connects the Jardines del Partal with the Alhambra Alta and the Generalife.

21st April 2020 · 6 min read

48 Hours in Ronda

Ronda is without a doubt, one of the most amazing hidden gems in Andalucia. It is a small yet charming historic hilltop city, home to the spectacular Puente Nuevo, an iconic stone bridge, and an old and new part of town covered in cobblestone streets.

10th April 2020 · 6 min read

Puerta Y Murallas De Almocábar Ronda — CC BY-SA 3.0 / Panarria

Explore Ronda's Moorish Defences

Ronda importance to the history of Andalucia is related how secure it was from attack. This allowed Ronda to develop and become independent.

9th April 2020 · 4 min read