It was from the mirador in the Albaycin on the opposite hill that I first set eyes on the Alhambra - an ancient palace and fortress, built for the Moorish monarchs of Granada, set on the hilltop overlooking the city of Granada, under the shadow of the snow covered Sierra Nevada. Three years later our tickets were booked for both a night time and full day visit - that first sighting gave little promise of the grace and beauty within. My photos do it no justice whatsoever but will, I hope, give you a flavour of the incredible architecture and amazing feel of this wonderful place. We spent much more than the four hours supposedly needed to visit the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba and Generalife - it was so difficult to tear ourselves away. We shall hopefully return mid-summer to enjoy the gardens of the Generalife which will, by then, be in full bloom and the heady perfume of the hundreds of roses.
Hope you enjoy the pics!
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