Granada, Spain
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The Alcazaba is a huge, magnificent fortress and part of the Alhambra complex. Not only is it impressive in itself, it offers great views over Granada. Bring I.D. with you as they ask to photograph it, I suspect in case of COVID track & trace necessity.
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An alcazaba (Spanish: [alkaˈθaβa], Galician: [alkaˈθaβɐ]), alcáçova (Portuguese: [ɐlˈkasuvɐ]) or alcassaba (Catalan: [əlkəˈsaβə]) is a Moorish fortification in Spain and Portugal. The word derives from the Arabic word al-qaṣabah (القَصَبَة), a walled fortification in a city. The term alcazaba should not be confused with alcázar (Spanish) and alcácer (Portuguese), which have their etymology in the Arabic al-qasr, which in turn derives from the Latin castrum, and denotes a fort or castle.
This is the oldest part of the Alhambra and is the site of the original military fortress. It is not the easiest place to walk around if you’re unsteady on your feet. But it is worth it for the beautiful views of Granada and the rest of the Alhambra. The walls of the fortress are very thick and there are walls within walls making it impregnable. Within the centre courtyard are the remains of the dwellings that the soldiers would have used. There are several tall towers to climb that give different vantage points.
The oldest part of Al Hambra, full of history. You have to climb to the tower so you will able to see fantastic view of Albaicin area and Granada.
Tall and historic old fort protecting the palace of La Alhambra
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