Alhambra (ruins)
CountrySpain
Date889 AD
RegionGranada
About Alhambra (ruins)
The Red Fortress, a Moorish palace and fortress complex. The Court of the Lions has 12 marble lions supporting a fountain. Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns cover every surface. The last Muslim rulers in Spain surrendered here in 1492.
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