Alhambra was built by the so called Nasrid Dynasty of Muslim kings from the 9th through the mid 15th century. It is a huge complex of palaces/gardens and includes a military fort. The exterior walls look austere, but the interior is lavish, ornate, and filled with Muslim themes. The Catholic monarchs took over in the mid 1400's and it is the site of the big shindig they gave Christopher Columbus upon his return from America. Famous American author Washington Irving stayed in the main palace during the summer of 1829. The audio guide is narrated by a fictitious voice of Mr. Irving and is about as cornball as it gets.
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