The Alhambra was built under Ismail I, Yusuf I and Muhammad V when the Nasrid Dynasty ruled Granada
[Granada - Spain]
Seeking to belie an image...
Seeking to belie an image of waning power, they created their idea of paradise on earth
[The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]
Although only modest...
Although only modest material were used, it is nevertheless regarded as one of the most outstanding monuments of the period
[The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]
The Alhambra suffered...
The Alhambra suffered pillage and decay over time, including an attempt by Napoleon's army to blow it up
[Granada - Spain]
In recent times it has...
In recent times it has undergone extensive restoration and its delicate craftsmanship still dazzles
[The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]