Alhambra Palace And Generalife Gardens In Granada

The alhambra æ l ˈ h æ m b r ə spanish.

Alhambra palace and generalife gardens in granada.

After writing previous posts. The secrets of the alhambra palace read more. To the east of the alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the generalife the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this part of spain. Al ḥamrāʾ pronounced alħamˈraːʔ lit.

Portico of the palace gardens and promenade rauda palace of yusuf iii towers promenade. The generalife became a leisure place for the kings of granada when they wanted to get away from the official affairs of the palace. The alhambra gardens name is really generalife. Generalife gardens history and culture.

The red one is a palace and fortress complex located in granada andalusia spain it was originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 ce on the remains of roman fortifications and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated. Lower gardens upper gardens patio de la sultana patio de la acequia and escalera del agua. The generalife in spanish means the architect s garden but the deep meaning of generalife word remains unknown this was the summer palace of the nasrid dynasty that ruled granada spain for many years. It is no wonder that the second sultan of the dynasty muhammad ii whose ancestors came from arid lands in north africa ordered the.

A recreation house of the sultans of granada surrounded by orchards and gardens these newly created together with the amphitheater at the entrance which hosts every year some of the shows of the music and dance festival. Although the plants and flowers are not only located there. Viewpoints and romantic gardens bring to life the muslim past of this ancient palace. The generalife palace and gardens that form part of the historic summer home of nasrid kings can be found on the slopes of the hill of the sun bordering the walls of the alhambra and spread out like the dream of a parched wanderer in the desert.

The name from a dubious source seems to come from the arabic yanat al arif or garden of the architect in a clear poetic. The promenade leads to the patio de la acequia which is the most celebrated spot and the heart and soul of the palace grounds. The alhambra gardens paseo de los cipreses secano gardens of saint francis. And now on with the tour.

It was built in the 13th century and it was redecorated by the king abu i walid isma il 1313 1324 as it is explained by an inscription that dates from 1319. The generalife is a unesco world heritage site in granada along with the alhambra palace and gardens and the albayzín district in which they reside. The word generalife has been translated as garden of paradise orchard or garden of feasts after the city was conquered the generalife was granted by the catholic monarchs to the granada venegas family. Throughout the alhambra palace grounds there are trees shrubs flowering plants and greenery.