The portico

Granada Spain...The Alhambra

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May 15th 2008
Granada Spain...The Alhambra Granada...This ancient city was founded by the Iberians and for 250 years was a Moorish Kingdom. When Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs some outstanding Moorish architecture was left behind. The greatest legacy of their rule is the spectacular palace complex ...The Alhambra. The magical use of space, light, water, gardens, and decoration make this a U ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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