Granada is well-known for its ancient treasure in the Alhambra; indeed there is nothing else ancient monument quite like the Alhambra in Spain. This wonderful ancient Citadel has actually been well protected for one and all to enjoy its charming architectural style. The Arabic name 'Alhambra' implies 'Red Castle' as kept in mind by its exterior look. Moorish poets identified this old castle as the pearl amongst emeralds. Background has it that Sawar ben Hamdun converted the small ft into the presently majestic Alhambra when he recognized the strategic area of the castle for protection against the enemy. The Alhambra acted as an imperial Moorish house throughout the Nasrid dynasty with splendid Arabesques architecture. The Lions Patio area is a spacious yard holding 124 marble columns that form a gallery with attractive arches. This is the Water fountain of the Lions. It sports an elaborate ceiling with floor tiles and pictures of paradises in blue, gold and white layouts. The ceiling is most one-of-a-kind with thousands of honeycomb cells to make this Moorish style so one-of-a-kind in its design.
