Alhambra - Granada - Oct06
|
|
|
The lions and the fountainThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
|
|
The hall of the two sistersThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
This hall was named due to two big twin marble flagstones which are parts of the floor.
|
|
The hall of the two sistersThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
This hall was named due to two big twin marble flagstones which are parts of the floor.
|
|
Water flowing from the fountain in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
|
|
A wall surrounding the patio, where the twelve lions are in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
|
|
A wall in the hall of the Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
The star-shaped ceiling of the hall of the Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
Details of the ceiling in the hall of Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
Details of the star in the ceiling in the hall of Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
Details of the star in the ceiling in the hall of Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
Details of a wall in the hall of Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
The exit from the hall of Abencerrajes in the Palace of LionsThe palace of lions has its name from the fountain which is supported by the statues of 12 lions. This fountain is found in the middle of the patio, which is surrounded by a number of different halls. The private chambers of the royal family were situated in the palace of lions. This palace is very much influenced by Christians, due to the close friendship between Muhammed V and the Christian king Pedro I. The palace of lions is where the art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence. The beauty of this palace shows sensibility and harmony. Light, water, colours and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a marvellous pleasure for the senses.
The knights of Abencerrajes were executed in this hall, and is therefor named after this event.
|
|
| 265 files on 23 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
9 | |
|
|
|
|
Contact 
