The Alhambra Granada GeneralifeThe Alhambra Granada Generalife Palace is also situated on the natural plateau of the Sabikah hill, in Andalucia. The last Islamic palace complex on the Iberian peninsula: Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1. The Generalife was constructed in the 13th and early 14th century. It's purpose was for recreation and seclusion. The country estate summer retreat, exclusively, for the Emir and his family.
Royal Summer ActivitiesHunting in the Alameda de la Alhambra park in the Assabica valley... playing polo or tending to the vegetable plots.A view of the Generalife from the low gardens. The Small PalaceThe Spanish nicknamed the Alhambra Granada Generalife Palace the "Cuarto Real": a minute royal palace - or, more accurately: "the royal room".Close ProximityBearing in mind, during that period there was no internet or mobile phones, the Generalife's proximity to the Alhambra itself, was an intentional convenience for up-to-date matters of the state – especially, in the case of uprisings or the ever increasing threat of Christian invasions.
A view of the Albayzin overlooking the Alhambra park Frequently Referred to as the Garden of the ArchitectEtymologies of the Generalife:
The Alhambra Granada Generalife was one of many productive farmsteads that belonged to the Emir, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the occupants of the Alhambra. The Alhambra kitchen-garden concept was similar to the royal nursery gardens in Madinat az-Zahra. Moorish Spain's royalty, habitually participated in the introduction of new species in Moorish Agriculture and in constantly improving produce quality. The Generalife Art of AppreciationIslamic Meditation Centres on Conscious Awareness.The Generalife is rich in the observation of Heaven on Earth Paradise. SightA fundamental instrument in Alhambra expression - is water.
Tranquillity and beauty are present in every corner of The Generalife. The Romantic Viewpoint overlooking the Generalife and the upwards purifying Water Staircase are two examples... Colour CascadesOriginally, terraced levels were dug out, planted and tended for - all the way to the Sabika hill peak. From that height, the Generalife approach was a astounding stair-case of colour-spill.SoundDuring Moorish days, mumuring water overflowed two low marble basins of the Patio de la Acequia. That tranquilty, enhanced bird song of the nightingales surrounding the Generalife.The water-basin feed, belonged to part of the ingenious hydraulic system of the Alhambra, which Emir Ibn Nazir installed.
The spouting jets (introduced during 18th and 19th century) rendered the chimera of rain. TasteEvery immaginable fruit and vegetable was abundantly supplied by the Generalife orchards. Moorish palates were highly sophisticated. The art of Pâte de Foie Gras was introduced to Europe by the Arabs.The Moors - despite Koranic prescribe - produced excellent wines, which they indulged in. AromaVivid blooms and trailing wisterias grace the inner Generalife courtyards and covered walkways. Rose scents of The High Garden and its welcoming shade, accompanied by the gentle murmur of rippling water evokes romance. Discover the ancient Cypress Tree Patio of the Sultana - and its tragic legend.TouchBlack and White Pebbles, adorn Generalife pavements in perfect symmetrical designs. Each pebble was carefully selected from two different Granada rivers: the black cobble-stones were taken from the Rio Genil; the white ones from the Rio Darro.
Tickets for the Alhambra Granada GeneralifeThere are 2 choices and 2 prices for Generalife Tickets.Only Day Visits are possible for the Generalife. The Alhambra Visiting Ticket enables you to see: the Nazrid Palaces, Generalife and the Alcazaba. The Garden Visit Ticket. Night visits are ONLY for the Nazrid Palaces Washington Irving chose a bedroom with a view, overlooking the romantic charm of Andalucia Spain Alhambra Granada Generalife. Back to Andalucia-Andalusia's Homepage Top of Alhambra Granada Generalife |
Continuously burbling water was cooling and soothing.