Alhambra: Design & Architecture Detailed Guide ( Granada, Spain - Tour)

In this video we learn about the architectural features of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. I'll share some travel tips too!

We'll examine the palace's Islamic design features, including vegetal, calligraphy and geometric patterns. This includes the colorful tile work that forms tessellations on the walls. These designs inspired MC Escher, to explore tessellations. Also, we will learn about the stalactite and honeycomb (Mocarabes and Muqarnas) that adorn the ceilings and archways.
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0:20 - Background Info: Moors & Granada
0:53 - Travel Tip #1
1:37 - Alcazaba Fortress
1:52 - Nasrid Palace Intro
2:18 - Mexuar Hall
2:28 - Islamic Art: Calligraphy, Vegetal & Geometric Patterns
2:52 - Tessellations & MC Escher
3:45 - Hall of the Golden Room
4:06 - Comares Palace Intro
4:15 - Hall of the Boat
4:41 - Hall of the Ambassadors (Throne Room): Wooden interlaced ceiling
5:18 - Court of the Myrtles: Reflection Pool
5:40 - Palace of the Lions Intro
6:07- Hall of Mocarabes: Explanation of Muqarnas & Mocarabes
6:40 - Hall of the Kings
6:52 - Hall of Abencerrajes: Star shaped Dome of Muqarnas & Mocarabes
7:21 - Hall of the Two Sisters
7:35 - Mirador de Daraxa (El Mirador de Lindaraja) - Stain-glassed ceiling
7:46 - Garden of the Partal
8:01 - Palace of Charles V: Renaissance Palace
8:13 - Generalife: Architect's Garden and Summer Palace
8:50 - Gate of Justice: Legend
9:06 - Travel Tip #2
9:15 - Bus Travel to Córdoba

— Music Credits —

Song: Flamenco Rhythm
Artist: Sunsearcher
Link: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/sunsearcher/sunsearcher_spirit/05_-_flamenco_rhythm
Song: Tabuk
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Thirst for Water (Percussion Only)
Artist: TeknoAXE

Song: Hold on a second
Artist:John Deley and the 41 Players

Song: Ibn Al-Noor
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Old Road
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: East of Tunisia
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Path of the Goblin King
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Morocco Sting
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song:Desert City
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Teller of Tales
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Hall of the Mountain King
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Not as it Seems
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Vaguely Spanish Guitar
Artist: Clarence Simpson
Link: http://ccmixter.org/files/casimps1/33853

Song: Angevin
Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song: Drums of the Deep
Artist: Kevin MacLeod
Song: Friday
Artist:Passion Hifi
Link: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=156970
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