Granada was the capital of Islamic Spain under the Nazary dynasty
from 1238 until 1492.
The Alhambra palace that overlooks the city from
the top of the hill of the same name was built between 1333 and
1391 and it represents the culmination of Islamic art and architecture
in Spain and perhaps the world. It is a jewel of architecture, comprised
of wood and plaster carvings enclosed by pools and sensuous gardens.