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Alhambra palace
View of Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolás. At sunset, as it should be. -
Mexuar
Tiles on the wall of the Mexuar Council Hall, which served as the entrance to the Nasrid palace. Plus Ultra was the motto of king Charles V. -
Mosaic in Nasrid palace
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More mosaic
Mosaic in Comares Palace, part of the Nasrid Palaces. Begun by Isma'il in the early 13th century and modified by Yusuf I and Muhammad V. -
Court of the Myrtles
Court of the Myrtles with the Comares Tower in the background. The name of the Court comes from the myrtle hedges. Built in the 14th century. -
Zellij in Alhambra
More wonderful zellij pattern in the palace. -
Patio de Lindaraja
16th century Renaissance-style addition. Originally an open garden, but closed when new buildings were added. -
View from Alhambra
Wonderful view towards Albaicin and Sacromonte. -
Church of Santa María de la Alhambra
The only way to take pictures without the crowds it so hide them behind the bushes :-) -
Alhambra palace
Alhambra palace from Mirador de San Nicolas. With Sierra Nevada in the background.