Alhambra in Spain

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Originally posted by Capricorn:
** Haan it is the lion court.
Nice pics. Had the Crusades......leave it we are already discussing it in "world"**
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A western historian writes with Granada fell all Spains greatness.
The contribution of Moorish civilization is never given due credit.

Abdali · October 18, 2001, 9:58pm

http://www.gupistan.com/gallery/1/alhambr3.jpg

The Alhambra Palace overlooking the city of Grenada, stands out as the most famous example of Moorish architecture, and perhaps it is the most known Muslim construction all in all. This palace structure was started after the Reconquista, the reconquering of Spain performed by the Christian kings, started. This adds to its aura. While the illiterate Christians were advancing, Spain reached its highest cultural level ever, but under the Muslim rulers. The slender structure of Alhambra, the breathtaking details, the celebration of life, the mixture of nature in men’s design, all underline what tragedy the return of Christianity in Spain was to be for centuries to come.
Alhambra was started as late as 13th century, but Alhambra consists of palaces built by several rulers, each had his own. The carrying idea behind several of the buildings of Alhambra is nothing less than an attempt to create a duplica of Paradise on earth. The romantic design is made up of a mixture of slender columnar arcades, fountains, and light-reflecting water basins. Most prominent is the Lion Court.
Grenada was lost to the Christians in 1492, and when the Reyos Católicos, king Ferdinand and queen Isabella died some years later, Grenade was chosen for their burial. Perhaps the Muslim dreams of Paradise moved even the cold hearts of the two?

[This message has been edited by Abdali (edited October 18, 2001).]

Ali_R · October 18, 2001, 10:23pm

Abdali, have it in big size?
Would like to see more of that.
Btw nice pics both of you

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alabeena · October 19, 2001, 1:43pm

Some more pics:

http://www.gupistan.com/gallery/1/jardin.jpg

http://www.gupistan.com/gallery/1/jardin2.jpg

confused · October 19, 2001, 2:02pm

now THAT IS SWEEEEEET!

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zindagi ek junoon hay, phati huee patloon hay,
jitnay taankay lagg sakay, lagaaye ja, lagaaye ja..

KAKA-ATOM-BUM · October 19, 2001, 4:40pm

i,ve heard there r lots of beautiful mosques in spain, its a pity theres noone to pray in them

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Ali_R · October 19, 2001, 5:34pm

Yeah nice pics Alabena

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*“na maiN momin vich masiitaaN, na maiN muusaa, na fir’aun!”
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Qrius · October 20, 2001, 5:41pm

Thanks alabeena for the pictures, can you give a little description about these pictures too!

alabeena · October 23, 2001, 1:19pm

Here you can find a virtual tour of Alhambra- http://www.red2000.com/spain/granada/alhambra.html#g-apleo

Abdali · October 23, 2001, 2:43pm

I have a few pictures of Alhambra but they are too big to post. I will try to reduce their size/resolution and post them.