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Alhambra
Moorish palace and fortress; pinnacle of Islamic art in Europe
๐ช๐ธ Spain Granada 1338
๐ผ Why It Matters
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Built by Nasrid sultan Yusuf I (1338); Islamic palace of extraordinary beauty
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Geometric tilework, arabesques and muqarnas (honeycomb vaulting) โ Moorish masterwork
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UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984); most visited monument in Spain
Intricate geometric tile patterns, arabesques and muqarnas cover every surface
Quick Facts
Category
๐ผ Famous Landmarks
Country
๐ช๐ธ Spain
Location
Granada
Key Year
1338
About
Moorish palace and fortress; pinnacle of Islamic art in Europe