Patio de los Arrayanes: Intricate carving
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Patio de los Arrayanes: This pool plays an important part in the Comares Palace
The reflection of the structures around the pool is part of the architectural design of the site. The water also cools the surrounding halls and the the pool reflects light into them. [The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]

Patio de los Leones: The lions and the fountain have been removed for restoration
The first of the lions was removed for restoration in February 2007 and the restoration of the 12 lions was to have taken two years. As at September 2011, there were no lions in sight, but they were restored in December 2011. [The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]

Patio de los Leones: Courtyard of the Lions
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Patio de los Leones: The famous lion fountain in the Palace of the Lions
This image was taken from an earlier visit before the lions and fountain were removed for restoration [The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]

Patio de los Leones: View of the Lion courtyard
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Pomegranite in the Alhambra gardens
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Rose garden
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Sala de los Abencerrages entrance
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Sala de los Abencerrages star-shaped vault decoration
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Sala de los Abencerrages:
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Sala de los Abencerrages: Eight-point star-shaped vault
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Sala de los Abencerrages: The spectacular vault decorated with eight-point star-shaped stalactites is the star attraction of this Hall.
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Salon de Embajadores or Throne Room
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Salon de Embajadores: The Chamber of the Ambassadors or throne room
The Throne Room was the symbolic centre of the Nazarie rule. This was where all the official ceremonies that involved the monarchs took place. [The Alhambra - Granada - Spain]