1 00:00:09,580 --> 00:00:19,579 Welcome everyone! Today we are going to focus on the historical and architectural richness of three Granada jewels, the Alhambra, the Generalife and the Albaicín. 2 00:00:19,579 --> 00:00:31,579 This is what we are going to talk about throughout the presentation. The first thing we are going to talk about is the origin, the second is its evolution, the third the most prominent parts and the fourth a small tourist area to visit the monuments. 3 00:00:31,579 --> 00:00:42,579 The first is the origin. 4 00:00:42,579 --> 00:00:48,579 The Alhambra began to be built in the year 1238, during the reign of Muhammad I. 5 00:00:48,579 --> 00:00:55,579 Its development continued until the year 1492, when Granada was conquered by the Catholic kings. 6 00:00:55,579 --> 00:01:02,579 At that time, Christian Spain was in full reconquest, recovering Muslim territories in the peninsula. 7 00:01:02,579 --> 00:01:04,579 The following is the evolution. 8 00:01:04,579 --> 00:01:08,579 How has the Alhambra evolved over time? 9 00:01:08,579 --> 00:01:21,060 From the first constructions in the 9th century as a military fortress to its splendor with the Nazarite sultans in the 14th century, the Alhambra has evolved significantly. 10 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:34,819 In the 16th century, Carlos V ordered to build a Renaissance palace and, after a period of abandonment in the 17th century, the reforms and restoration works began in the 19th and 20th centuries. 11 00:01:34,819 --> 00:01:41,819 Today, the Alhambra is an important cultural and tourist attraction, a symbol of the rich heritage of Granada. 12 00:01:41,819 --> 00:01:44,819 Most outstanding parts of the monument 13 00:01:44,819 --> 00:01:47,819 One of the most outstanding parts is the Palace of the Lions. 14 00:01:47,819 --> 00:01:53,819 The Palace of the Lions, built by Sultan Muhammad V, is the most emblematic of the Alhambra. 15 00:01:53,819 --> 00:02:00,819 In its central square, surrounded by 124 pillars, is the famous fountain, supported by marble lions. 16 00:02:00,819 --> 00:02:19,819 This palace contains several impressive halls, such as the Hall of the Kings, decorated with paintings by the courtesan goddess, the Hall of the Abel Cerrajos, with the star-shaped capsule, and the Hall of the Two Sisters, with a dome of Mollabaris and the mirador of Lindaraja. 17 00:02:19,819 --> 00:02:28,819 The oldest part of the Alhambra is the Alcazar, which was built in the 9th century as an offensive fortress and center of surveillance. 18 00:02:28,819 --> 00:02:41,819 Its rectangular plan includes the tower of the candle at the western end and is surrounded by a wall of great thickness with several strategic towers, such as the tower of the homage and the tower of the weapons. 19 00:02:41,819 --> 00:02:53,819 There is also the generalife, whose name means architect's garden. It was the residence of the rest of the Mazaryan sultans, located on a hill north of the Alhambra. 20 00:02:53,819 --> 00:02:59,819 This palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a pond flaking by two rows of fountains, 21 00:02:59,819 --> 00:03:07,819 where the water flows thanks to an ingenious hydraulic system that allowed the irrigation of gardens and orchards. 22 00:03:08,819 --> 00:03:10,819 We continue with the Palace of Carlos V. 23 00:03:10,819 --> 00:03:16,819 It was built in the 16th century and is an outstanding example of the recentist style. 24 00:03:16,819 --> 00:03:21,819 Its unique circular patio in Spain and its central location in Alhambra 25 00:03:21,819 --> 00:03:25,819 It also has a crucial element of the monumental set. 26 00:03:25,819 --> 00:03:29,819 And finally, we have the Parthal, which is one of the oldest areas of the Alhambra 27 00:03:29,819 --> 00:03:32,819 and preserves remains of ancient Nazarian palaces. 28 00:03:32,819 --> 00:03:36,819 Its central stand reflects the beauty of the building's attic. 29 00:03:36,819 --> 00:03:41,819 From here you can enjoy impressive views of the Albaicín and the Sacromonte. 30 00:03:41,819 --> 00:03:47,819 And this would be a map of the Alhambra, where you can see the areas with the numbers 31 00:03:47,819 --> 00:03:50,819 and here what each thing would be to be able to visit it. 32 00:03:50,819 --> 00:03:53,520 Y terminaremos con la guía turística. 33 00:03:54,080 --> 00:03:55,680 Vale, los horarios de visita. 34 00:03:55,819 --> 00:03:59,979 Del 1 de abril al 14 de octubre está la visita diurna, de lunes a domingo. 35 00:04:00,340 --> 00:04:06,139 El horario de visita es de 8 y media a 8, y el horario de taquilla de 8 a 8. 36 00:04:06,560 --> 00:04:14,259 La visita nocturna, que solo se puede de martes a sábados, los horarios de visita son de 10 a 11 y media, 37 00:04:14,419 --> 00:04:18,399 y los horarios en taquilla son de 9 a 10.45. 38 00:04:18,399 --> 00:04:42,420 And from October 15th to March 31st, the day visit, also from Monday to Sunday, the visit time is from 8.30 to 6.00, the ticket time is from 8.00 to 6.00, the night visit, which is only possible on Fridays and Saturdays, the visit time is from 8.00 to 9.30, and the ticket time is from 7.00 to 8.45. 39 00:04:42,420 --> 00:04:49,420 Here we see how you can get to Alhambra. It can be by foot from the center of Granada, which takes about 20 or 30 minutes, 40 00:04:49,420 --> 00:04:56,420 then by public transport, on the lines 30 and 32 of the bus you can easily get there, and by car that there are nearby apartments. 41 00:04:56,420 --> 00:05:01,420 And then there are complementary options, which in addition to the visit of Alhambra, the Generalife and Albaicín, 42 00:05:01,420 --> 00:05:09,420 there are complementary options that enhance the experience. These include the San Nicolás viewpoint, which offers panoramic views of Alhambra, 43 00:05:09,420 --> 00:05:13,420 the cathedral of Granada, which is a renowned Renaissance church, 44 00:05:13,420 --> 00:05:17,420 the royal chapel, where the tombs of the Catholic kings are located, 45 00:05:17,420 --> 00:05:21,420 the monastery of San Jerónimo and the science park and the Arab bathrooms. 46 00:05:21,420 --> 00:05:27,420 And there we leave you a link to the web page, which is a very good option to buy tickets or excursions to Granada. 47 00:05:27,420 --> 00:05:29,420 It is also very cheap. 48 00:05:29,420 --> 00:05:37,420 As a conclusion, today we leave you that Alhambra is a wonderful place that invites you to discover a piece of history, art and nature in the same place. 49 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:40,920 Vive la magia de sus jardines, palacios y visitas. 50 00:05:41,360 --> 00:05:42,379 No te lo puedes perder. 51 00:05:42,939 --> 00:05:47,279 Esperamos que disfrutéis y que podáis visitarla en algún momento de vuestra vida. 52 00:05:48,100 --> 00:05:49,300 Y muchas gracias por todo. 53 00:05:49,699 --> 00:05:50,259 Adiós.