The complex of palaces, gardens and fortifications that make up this impressive place were built between the 13th and 15th centuries, during the Nasrid Sultanate of Granada, which would end up being absorbed by the Kingdom of Castile. The emir and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom stayed here, later becoming the royal Castilian residence and its representatives. As a whole, La Alhambra is made up of three main areas: The Alhambra de la Ciudad, the Alcazaba and the Generalife.

La Alhambra de la Ciudad is the heart of the complex and it is here where the famous Nasrid palaces are located, with their impressive halls and interior patios beautifully decorated in a rich Hispano-Muslim style with arabesques and geometric motifs, which makes it a great reference both both artistically and historically.

Its main palace, known as the Palace of the Lions from the Nasrid Palaces, is one of the most impressive architectural complexes in the entire palace complex. It is surrounded by a series of patios, halls and rooms, which are located on different levels. The courtyards of the Alhambra are particularly famous, with the Court of the Lions being the most famous of all. It is decorated with a lion-shaped fountain in the center, surrounded by a series of arches and columns.

The Palace of Justice is another of the most important palaces, famous for its halls decorated with characteristic Hispano-Muslim art motifs, and for being the place where the administration of justice was carried out and where Nasrid officials met. The Palace of Comares, the largest of all, or the Palace of Carlos V already built during the Castilian domination, are some of the most outstanding spaces that make up the fortified enclosure.

The Alcazaba, for its part, is a military fortification that protected the Alhambra from the city and from where you can enjoy impressive views of the city and the Sierra Nevada. Finally, the Generalife is a group of gardens and palaces located on the outskirts of the Alhambra and is famous for its gardens and patios with fountains and water pipes. The Alhambra also has a series of fortifications and walls that protected it from possible enemy attacks, the Torre de la Vela being one of the most important.

The Alhambra is one of the most important tourist attractions in Spain and receives millions of visitors every year. It is known for its unique architecture and its scenic beauty, being considered a symbol of the wealth and splendor of the Muslim era in Spain, as it houses one of the most outstanding examples of rich Nasrid art.

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