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27-SEP-2015 880

The Arrayanes Courtyard, Alhambra, Granada

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The Arrayanes Courtyard

This courtyard is also called "Mirtos", "Arrayanes" or "Alberca" courtyard, due to the elements present at this courtyard. This palace was started by "Ismail I", continued by "Yusuf I" and finished by "Mohamed V" in 1370. It was the official seat of the sultan, even though he had other palaces. The original function of "Comares" was to house the executive power, the government.

We can divide it in four areas; a first area would be the north compound of "Comares", which houses the "Embajadores" lounge, used for private receptions, and the "Barca" hall used as a resting area. The south side was reserved for the concubines and the staff. At the east and west sides, the rooms of the four wives of the sultan were located.

Source: http://www.alhambra.org/eng/index.asp?secc=/alhambra/alhambras_guide/the_comares_palace/the_arrayanes_courtyard


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Paul Runnestř15-Dec-2015 21:10
Excellent capture with the reflection - well composed. V
Karen Moen10-Dec-2015 08:24
Perfect mirror image and nicely captured architectural details. Voted.
Zoltán Balogh05-Dec-2015 15:49
Outstanding capture Long! V
Richard Chu02-Dec-2015 21:55
Simply gorgeous! V
Milan Vogrin29-Nov-2015 12:16
Beautiful! V!
Ton T.27-Nov-2015 18:13
Great reflections! V++
barbarajoy26-Nov-2015 22:05
Perfect composition! V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)26-Nov-2015 18:31
Lovely capture,Long.V
Paolo
Julie Oldfield26-Nov-2015 04:11
Excellent composition. V
Yohanan David25-Nov-2015 07:48
Excellent shot, great reflections! V
Dallas Hyatt29-Oct-2015 04:31
And wonderful geometry too! Bravo!
Chris Gibbins11-Oct-2015 20:52
Splendid symmetry. V
Wintermeer03-Oct-2015 10:43
Superb composition with lovely details! ~V~
Guest 03-Oct-2015 01:15
Ditto. Best. J
fotabug03-Oct-2015 00:27
This is a superb composition! V
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