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| The Court of Lions in the Alhambra Palace |
The Alhambra Palace is the most beautiful architectural complex made during the Moorish reign in the Iberian peninsula. It's name comes from Arabic "qa'lat al-Hamra" which means Red Castle. It was commissioned by Muhammad V and was constructed in the 14th century.
The Court of Lions (Patio de los Leones) has a richly detailed carved gallery made of white marble, supported by 124 columns. In the middle there's the Lion Fountain with twelve lion statues sprinkling water.
From: S. Zs.
Date: August 2011
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