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The Alhambra (the red one) Granada, Spain, 1238-1358 The Alhambra (the red one), is a palatine city of the Nasrid sultans. It is not only one of the most celebrated of the monuments created under their patronage, but also one of the most renowned works of world architecture. Palaces of the Alhambra are famous for the interplay of the architecture within its landscape, exemplified in its views framed by its many pavilions and towers, as …

…a forceful manner to state, instruct, convert, and dominate the viewer which is a truly amazing transformation considering the difficulty it takes to achieve this through an architectural form. After social, cultural and religious changes to the Alhambra throughout history we are left with a rich source of information for all to enjoy. It continues to exert an enormous influence on those interested in architecture, landscape, art and how religion may accommodate an existing environment.