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The Alhambra: Citadel of the Nasrids

Explore the breathtaking Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Granada, Spain, celebrated as one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and among the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world. This palace and fortress complex was begun in 1238 by Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, the first Nasrid emir, and later modified significantly by rulers like Yusuf I and Muhammad V.

The video showcases the main structures, including the military Alcazaba and the exquisite Nasrid palaces: the Mexuar, the Comares Palace, and the spectacular Palace of the Lions. Marvel at the architecture, characterized by intricate decoration with tile mosaics, carved stucco featuring geometric patterns and vegetal motifs, and the ubiquitous Nasrid motto, "wa la ghalib illa-llah" ("And there is no victor but God").

Learn about the complex's advanced systems, such as the Acequia Realb(Royal Canal), which provided a sophisticated water supply to the self-contained palatine city and the nearby Generalife summer estate. Finally, see the juxtaposition of the Nasrid structures with the newer Renaissance-style Palace of Charles V, commissioned after the Christian Reconquista in 1492. The Alhambra remains one of Spain’s major tourist attractions today.