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Spain's Top Experiences
Alhambra
The palace complex of Granada's Alhambra (
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) is close to architectural
perfection. It is perhaps the most refined example of Islamic art anywhere in the
world, not to mention the most enduring symbol of 800 years of Moorish rule in what
was known as Al-Andalus. From afar, the Alhambra's red fortress towers dominate
the Granada skyline, set against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada's snow-capped
peaks. Up close, the Alhambra's perfectly proportioned Generalife gardens comple-
ment the exquisite detail of the Palacio Nazaríes. Put simply, this is Spain's most
beautiful monument.
