Alhambra

The Moorish palace and fortress crowning Granada's hilltop/World Landmarks

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is a sprawling palace and fortress complex built primarily between the 13th and 14th centuries during the Nasrid dynasty of the Emirate of Granada. Perched on the Sabika hill, the complex covers about 142,000 square meters and features some of the finest Islamic architecture in Europe. The Court of the Lions, with its 124 marble columns and central fountain, and the elaborate muqarnas (honeycomb vaulting) of the Hall of the Abencerrajes are considered masterpieces of Moorish design.