La Alhambra- The Red Palace

As I mentioned earlier I first came to the Spanish school of La Herradura with my then twelve year old daughter Shannon as a chaperone for her 7th and 8th grade classmates.  Our group flew into Barcelona spending two nights there before traveling by plane to Granada.  On our second day in Granada we were met by Sonja and Mouta who provided us with a personal tour of La Alhambra.

One of the benefits of being a student at the Spanish school of La Herradura is that one can participate in organized excursions to places of historical and cultural interests such as La Alhambra. 

Built during the time that the Nasrid dynasty ruled Granada, between 1238-1492 La Alhambra was a palace intended to communicate the power and protection of a fortress while providing the residents - the Nasrid Sultans, top government officials, court servants and the royal guard with an environment consistent with an image of paradise.  Simple materials of plaster, timber and tiles were used,  however the intricate detailing and fine workmanship made it a extraordinary example of Spanish-Islamic architecture. Washington Irving wrote, "Tales of the Alhambra" in 1832 if you are interested in learning more about this fascinating place and period in Spanish history.



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