.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/al-arch.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 No, it's not my camera. The foundations have settled over the years as you can see here by the tilt of the arch. No, it's not my camera. The foundations have settled over the years as you can see here by the tilt of the arch. slides/al-arch.jpg slides/al-arches.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 A series of arches mark the entrance to another patio. A series of arches mark the entrance to another patio. slides/al-arches.jpg slides/al-cat.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Hundreds of stray cats can be found throughout the complex, and are often seen begging for food around the concession areas. They help keep the palace free of pesky rodents, although this one seems more interested in sleeping rather than hunting. Hundreds of stray cats can be found throughout the complex, and are often seen begging for food around the concession areas. They help keep the palace free of pesky rodents, although this one seems more interested in sleeping rather than hunting. slides/al-cat.jpg slides/al-chairs.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Antique chairs against tiled walls in one of the patios. Antique chairs against tiled walls in one of the patios. slides/al-chairs.jpg slides/al-generalife.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Fountain and plant life. Fountain and plant life. slides/al-generalife.jpg slides/al-generalife1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Trimmed hedges, fountains and flowers form the extensive gardens of the Generalife in the Alhambra. Trimmed hedges, fountains and flowers form the extensive gardens of the Generalife in the Alhambra. slides/al-generalife1.jpg slides/al-rosa.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Not to be overlooked when visiting the Alhambra, the gardens of the Generalife boast an impressive collection of plants and flowers. Not to be overlooked when visiting the Alhambra, the gardens of the Generalife boast an impressive collection of plants and flowers. slides/al-rosa.jpg slides/al-rosa1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Another flower on the grounds of the Alhambra. Another flower on the grounds of the Alhambra. slides/al-rosa1.jpg slides/al-tile.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 One of the varying styles of the tiles found in the Alhambra. One of the varying styles of the tiles found in the Alhambra. slides/al-tile.jpg slides/al-tile1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Another detail Another detail slides/al-tile1.jpg slides/alhambra.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 A trip through the old Arab quarter up to the Mirador de San Nicolas allows you to take in the view of the entire complex. A trip through the old Arab quarter up to the Mirador de San Nicolas allows you to take in the view of the entire complex. slides/alhambra.jpg slides/alhambra1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Built in the 16th century, it is a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture, although a bit out of place within the grounds of the Alhambra. Built in the 16th century, it is a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture, although a bit out of place within the grounds of the Alhambra. slides/alhambra1.jpg slides/alhambra2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 View of one end of the Patio de los Leones. View of one end of the Patio de los Leones. slides/alhambra2.jpg slides/alhambra3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 View to one of the many interior patios. View to one of the many interior patios. slides/alhambra3.jpg slides/granada-from-alhambra.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 The small white dots on the hill to the right mark the entrances to the Gypsy caves near the old city wall. The small white dots on the hill to the right mark the entrances to the Gypsy caves near the old city wall. slides/granada-from-alhambra.jpg slides/granada1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 slides/granada1.jpg slides/granada2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Statue of Columbus meeting the Queen. Statue of Columbus meeting the Queen. slides/granada2.jpg slides/granada3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 slides/granada3.jpg slides/granada4.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Palacio de Carlos V Palacio de Carlos V slides/granada4.jpg slides/granada5.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:35:33 +0200 Alhambra: Patio de Leones. When I was first here in 1989 you could wander all around the patio, and even "pet" the lions. Now this is about as close as you can get! Alhambra: Patio de Leones. When I was first here in 1989 you could wander all around the patio, and even "pet" the lions. Now this is about as close as you can get! slides/granada5.jpg