la alhambra - in pictures

la alhambra is a castle in granada that represents a historical mix of cultures. it contains walls built by the jews, a majority of the structure built by muslims and changes and additions made by the catholics. it was the last stronghold of the muslims as the catholic kings made their way from north to south during the reconquest. it still stands intact because the muslims agreed to leave peacefully if the catholics did not destroy it. instead, they moved in. the mirador san nicolas post shows what la alhambra looks like from outside. here are some highlights from inside: