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We began our tour surveying this model of the Alhambra.
First we wandered through the adjacent gardens.
The fountain was originally installed by the Muslims, then
the Christians built the spouts of shooting water on top to eliminate the
peacefulness. Then the Jews came in and took touristy photos in front of the
fountain.
Flowers in bloom.
They preserved this 400 year old tree because one of the king’s wives
or sultan’s daughters or something had an affair underneath it.
Walkway to somewhere cool.
Swimming pool?
View of the main fortress walls.
Even the shrubbery looks protective.
Room with a view.
The sophisticated aqueduct that brought water inside the walls.
Close up to the walls.
 
The key to heaven over one passageway, and the hand of Fatima (daughter of
Muhammad) on the other side.
Inside the main walls now.
Attention to detail.
Your typical wall.
These guys do justice to walls!
Another room with a view. But wait, what is the view actually of?
Zoomed in a bit to reveal a view of the basketball court. Niiice.
These are older walls built by Jewish rulers who occupied the site before the
Muslims.
Cannon ball!
View atop the tower.
Granada.
Something in the distance.
A hotel built around 1900.
Time to venture into the city for lunch.
Mmm, paella, fried aborigines with honey, and
calamari.
Complemented with Alhambra
beer.
And finally some desserts. These were special for Semana
Santa.
These were based on a visit to Granada
by a Pope.
 
Traversing the narrow streets of Granada.
Another parade!
Can you hear me now? God.
They were all up into Washington
Irving.
Goodbye Alhambra!
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