The Alhambra
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, southern Spain.
It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, and then rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada, who built its current palace and walls with many beautiful, intricate details.
Today it is one of the most visited tourist sites in all of Spain.
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The Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.
Construction of the bullring started in 1779 and finished in 1785. It stands on the west edge of Ronda, about two blocks from Puente Nuevo and the El Tajo canyon.
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Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.
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The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Originally constructed as The Great Mosque on the orders of Abd ar-Rahman I in 785, when Córdoba was the capital of the Muslim-controlled region of Al-Andalus, it was extended multiple times until the end of the 10th century.
In 1236 it was converted into a catholic cathedral when captured by the Christian forces of Castile.
In the 16th century a new Renaissance cathedral nave and transept was inserted into the center of the building.
It is one of Spain's major historic monuments and tourist attractions, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
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Castillo De Gibralfaro
The Castillo de Gibralfaro sits on a high hill overlooking Malaga city and port, and dates back to the 10th century.
The most visible remains of this historic monument are the solid ramparts which rise majestically from dense woods of pine and eucalyptus.
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