A magnificent palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, built by the Nasrid dynasty in the 13th-14th centuries as the last major Islamic architectural achievement in Western Europe. It features intricate Islamic art, gardens, and represents the pinnacle of Moorish architecture.
From Arabic al-Ḥamrā meaning 'the red one,' referring to the reddish color of the fortress walls made from local clay and stone. The name reflects the Arabic naming convention of using descriptive epithets for important architectural landmarks.
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