About the Alhambra

The Alhambra is a Monumental Ensemble of Historical-Artistic Monuments created over more than six hundred years by cultures as different as The Muslim, the Renaissance or the Romantic culture. The view of the Gardens of the Alhambra, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees together with the sounds of the water, isolate us from the surrounding noise; and our visit becomes an unforgettable experience.

The Alhambra is a place that invites us to feel and reflect. It is a dynamic, lively place in which very subtle things happen. Here our senses become more sensitive. We are touched inside by the sensuality of its shapes which seem alive. And we let silence invade our soles and perceive any whisper, any footstep.

The Alhambra is a World Heritage Site, and their significance and influence upon the surroundings, has been historically recognized:

By order of the Regency of the Spanish Kingdom, 10 February 1870, confirmed by Royal Decree on 21 July 1872, and amplified by Royal Decree on 11 June 1896, the Alcazar of the Alhambra of Granada, as well as their gardens and accessory structures, are declared national-artistic monuments, and the Elvira’s Gate is declared incorporated. In the twentieth century, by Royal Decree, on 27 July 1943, the gardens of the Alhambra and the Generalife are declared Historical Gardens. And more recently, at the UNESCO Convention, which was held in Buenos Aires between 29 October and 2 November 1984, the World Heritage Committee proceeded to officially include the Alhambra and the Generalife of Granada on the World Heritage List.

The significance of this is that Spain is now part of an international commitment to carefully preserve and protect the Historical-Artistic Monuments Complex and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Spanish administration and the Administrative Body of the Council of Andalusia, to see that the above mentioned commitment is sustained.