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Although we often think of the Alhambra for its decorated walls and plasterwork, there are also pavements and walkways covered with geometric mosaics, especially in the Nasrid palaces and areas of the Generalife. These mosaics are part of the Andalusian art tradition, where geometry, symmetry, and color are essential elements.

The Gate of the Seven Floors is one of the most enigmatic historical entrances to the Alhambra complex, located on the southern flank of the wall, very close to the old Medina, where artisans and workers of the palace complex lived.

The Gate of Justice is also known as the Gate of the Esplanade because of the wide open space that once lay before it. Its majestic form dominates the entire area and has become one of the symbols of the Alhambra.

The Alcazaba, along with the Torres Bermejas, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It is believed that several buildings existed in the same area before its construction and the arrival of the Muslims in Granada.

One of the four entrances to the Alhambra in Granada is through the Gate of Justice, also known as the Gate of the Esplanade. It features an impressive horseshoe arch. Built during the reign of Sultan Yusuf I in the 14th century, it is believed that its original purpose was to serve as the main entrance to the Alhambra, symbolizing power and authority. It is considered the largest of the Nasrid gate-towers.

Nasrid origin (11th century): it served the old Azitini Mosque and was supplied by the Aynadamar irrigation ditch, a sophisticated Andalusian hydraulic system. Christian reconstruction (17th century): on top of the original Muslim cistern, next to the current Church of San Nicolás. The current structure dates from 1646 according to Henríquez de Jorquera.

It is located in front of the Hermitage of San Miguel Alto, on San Miguel Hill. It is the highest of Granada's viewpoints, offering sweeping views of the city and the Vega, the Albaicín and its walls, the Alhambra, and the Sierra Nevada.

We took the public bus from Capileira to Granada. Then we walked about 5 km from the bus station to the Alhambra. We took the same route back. You can see a lot of the city on foot, especially the city center.