The Alhambra
Emily and James Sibley Watson at the entrance to the mosque in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, June 2, 1891
Mosque and Tower of the Points, Alhambra
The Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex above Granada, dates largely from the 13th-15th century, although some portions are built upon Roman ruins. It represents the high point of Islamic architecture in Spain, created during the centuries-long Reconquista, or takeover of the Iberian peninsula by Catholic Spain, that ended with the surrender of Granada in 1492. The palaces include numerous gardens with pools and fountains, fed by a system of conduits and water tanks.
In the 19th century, entrance to the Alhambra would have been through the twisting Puerta de la Justicia, or Gate of Justice, through the Puerta del Vino (Wine Gate) and then into the fortress and palace gardens, most notably those of the Palacio de Generalife (Architect’s Garden).
View of Lindaraxa's Garden from Washington Irving's window, June 1, 1891
In the tower of the princesses, Alhambra, Spain June 1, 1891
Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada, June 1, 1891
Fort of Alhambra, Granada June 1, 1891
Puerta del Vino, Alhambra Granada June 1, 1891
Tower of the princesses from window of the tower of the captive, Alhambra, Granada, June 2, 1891
From the window of the Torre de la Cautiva, Alhambra Spain, June 2, 1891
Ceiling in the "Torre de las Infantas," Alhambra Granada Spain, June 2, 1891
Wall and Torre del Picos, Alhambra, Granada, June 2, 1891
View of Alhambra from St. Nicolas, Granada, June 2, 1891
View of the Alhambra from the Old Paseo, Granada, June 2, 1891
Old well in Alhambra Gardens, June 3, 1891
Water Carriers near Puerta de la Justicia, Alhambra, Granada, June 3, 1891
Gardens of the Generalife, Granada, June 3,1891
Water carrier, Granada, Spain, with Zotti, June 3, 1891
Gypsy children, Granada, June 3, 1891
Gardens of the English Consul, Granada, June 4, 1891
Courtyard of the Myrtles, Winter Palace, Alhambra
Patio with ponds and cypress in the Sultana's garden, Generalife.
Exterior gallery in the Generalife
Lion Courtyard, Alhambra
Queen's Dressing Room, Alhambra
Mosque and Tower of the Points, Alhambra
Lindaraja's Window, Alhambra