Ahlambra

Ahlambra, Moroccan quarter

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September 26th 2007
We visited the Moorish fortress and palace “the Ahlambra” near Granada. This was an absolutely huge and amazing site. We toured the Moorish gardens, bath houses, palaces and a very imposing fortress, with views across Granada. After a full day at the Ahlambra we took a drink at a nearby hotel and met Jake and his wife. He had spent some years living in Brisbane, was originally from England an ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more