Granada is a capital city of the region of Granada which is based in southern part of Spain. The city is populated with over 2,50,000 people and the area of population is 5,00,000. One of the best and the legendary place Alhambra is also recognized as one of the best tourist destinations. It is a one of the famous Moorish citadel as well as the palace and must be surely visited.
 
The Alhambra was designed so due to its red walls all over the palace. In the Arabic language Alhambra means the “Red Castle”. This castle is located at the top of “al-Sabika” hill on the river bank of Darro which is located at the west of the Granada city and in the front of the Albaicin and Alcazaba neighborhoods.
 
This “Red Palace” is one of the most beautiful historical monuments as well as tourist attraction. The Alhambra which is under the control of the Muslim and Christian is blossomed as different owners have added more and more buildings to it. The oldest Alhambra part is Alcazaba that was constructed in the ruins of 9th Century fort. These gardens are famous all over the world.
 
The Alhambra is based on the strategic point and offers an amazing picturesque of the beautiful city and the meadow called la Vega. The whole complex is enveloped with walls and also has an uneven shape. The biggest concern of Alhambra architects was to cover each and every part with adornments regardless of the space available. The arches of the Alhambra are usually false arches for the ornamentation. The walls of the Alhambra are covered with the beautiful and elegant ceramics as well as the plaster work. The wooden frames are also been uniquely carved. Being a great travel destination, Alhambra palace is one of the chief attractions of the Spain.