Memories of the Alhambra ✨

I will always remember my very first visit to this incredible palace. The reviews and pictures online had promised an unforgettable experience and, when in Grenada, it seemed silly not to visit the Alhambra Palace. So, despite the freezing weather, we went to the top and... guess what? It started snowing - my first snow of the year ☺️ Alhambra was just as good, if not better, as expected. With so much history, such incredible Moorish architecture, it was difficult to mind that cold. The name Alhambra comes from an Arabic root which means "red or crimson castle", perhaps due to the hue of the towers and walls that surround the entire hill of La Sabica which by starlight is silver but by sunlight is transformed into gold. But there is another more poetic version, evoked by the Moslem analysts who speak of the construction of the Alhambra fortress "by the light of torches", the reflections of which gave the walls their particular coloration. Created originally for military purposes, the Alhambra was an "alcazaba" (fortress), an "alcázar" (palace) and a small "medina" (city), all in one. This triple character helps to explain many distinctive features of the monument. Before you visit, I would suggest to book yourself a guided tour of the Palace so you can find all about its history. #tripblazers