The Top 10 Castles around Atarfe
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 28, 2025
Conceived as a military area at the beginning, the Alhambra became the royal residence and the court of Granada, in the mid-13th century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom …
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The Patio de los Leones in the Alhambra, built by order of Muhammad V between 1362 and 1391, is the culmination of Nasrid architecture. Its famous fountain is probably its …
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Initially conceived as a military zone, the Alhambra became the royal residence and the court of Granada in the mid-13th century, following the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom and the …
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Tower located on the rampart walkway, it was known in the 16th century as Torre de la Ladrona and de la Sultana. Its name was changed to La Cautiva because …
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It is one of the largest towers in the Alhambra, located in the southwest corner of the wall near the current main access to the enclosure.
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