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 Granada - The Alhambra - The Palaces
The El Mexuar is where the Sura or council of ministers held their meetings
but it occasionally was used as an ante-chamber. Well, it is dark inside since it was originally
built to be lit by interior lanterns.
The square inner hall has four columns that is typically of
the Almohad style; thin cylindrical marble columns with a square uppermost section. Stylized glazed
tiles with star symbols decorate the rooms.
Before we know it, it's over. There's still places we'd like to linger around but there's no time. However, parts of the Alhambra complex are open to visitors without a ticket so make a slow walk around those areas and soon, we reach the Puerta de las Granadas or the Granada Gate and we're back into Granada City.
 © 2001 Eugene Khoo.
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politics of the Moorish rulers, the Nasrid Palaces have been remodeled a number of times. However,
there are several buildings in the Palace complex that stand out.
The Comares Palace, another part of the Nasrid Palaces was built roughly in the late 14th century.
This coincides with the conquest of Algeciras by Muhammad V. The Palace has two sections, a residential
section comprising service apartments and rooms while the other section served as an administrative and
public office. Very detailed carvings and woodwork decorate the walls, ceilings and doorways of this
Palace it is one of the highlights of any visit to the Alhambra.
The other parts of this Palace include
the Court of the Myrtles, the Comares Hall and the Comares Bath. I guess this is going to be confusing
to you but I suggest that when you visit the Alhambra, drop by the Souvenior store before you go inside
and pick up a guide to the Alhambra that will give you a more detailed history and illustrations.
You can follow this guide if you wish while touring. Those wanting more guidance can opt for one of
the many guided tours available. If you do go with a guided tour, it is likely that they'd also save you
the hassle of lining up for tickets.
to be originally gilded or painted. The feat of engineering in this fountain is the hydraulic work that
was complex yet simple that fills and empties the fountain into four channels dividing up the open courtyard.
Along the rest of the Nasrid Palaces building complex are a few more low buildings, all of which we forget their names
but they do feature similar themes such as the balance between stone and natural greenery and the abundant use of
water. The El Partal for example features a large square pool surrounded by tall conical trees. The terrace at the
end has panaromic views of Granada below.
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