The Alhambra’s construction began in 1238 during ... Situated in the heart of Madrid, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) was originally built on the site of the Alcázar of Madrid, a fortress ...

Aesthetics aside, to really appreciate the Alhambra is to understand its history. The palace was primarily built between the 13th and 14th centuries by the Moorish Nasrid Dynasty (though small ...