The Alhambra: The Mysteries of the Arabesques
Description:
The Granada is the crown on the forehead of Spain, decorated with celestial constellations, and the Alhambra, may God bless her, is a ruby in this crown. So praised the Alhambra castle in Spain in the XIV century. one of its poets. Since then, it has not lost its charm and is still the main tourist magnet in Spain.
On the contents of the excursion
During the tour, we will learn who and with what intention built the Algabra Palace in Granada, why it is also called the “Red Castle”, by what technology its walls were made, as well as arabesques and ceramic tiles that adorn them. We will breathe in the fragrances of the gardens of the Generalife, listen to the murmuring of the canals, enjoy the play of light and shadow in the courtyards, get acquainted with the peculiarities of the Arab-Andalusian garden - riad, learn about the meaning of the many symbols that are full of the walls of the Alhambra and of course read the poems carved on its walls, as if on a page of a book. The Alhambra is called a book of alabaster and marble. The Alhambra is an inexhaustible source from which you can draw something new for yourself every time.
excursion
We will visit the gardens of the Alhambra – Generalife, go to the summer residence of the sultan, visit the Nasrid Palaces (Palace of Meksuar, Golden Chambers, Comares Palace, Myrtle Courtyard, Lion Courtyard, Chamber of Kings, Chamber of Abenserachs, Chamber of Two Sisters). We will see the ruined Partal Palace and the unfinished palace of Charles V.
The price includes:
Tour service. For groups of 7 people, the rent of an audio system is additionally paid.