Gwen Pratesi The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill ... the Alhambra is to understand its history. The palace was primarily built between the 13th and 14th centuries ...

Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the ...