Alhambra

Alhambra is one of the most beautiful and surprising places that I have ever seen. I think the surprising part has to do with the fact that I had absolutely no expectations when I went there. In fact, before my roommate, Carmen, told me about it I had never heard of it. Well, we can all admit to some ignorance from time to time.

 Alhambra is basically just a palace. Except there is nothing basic about it. The architecture is absolutely amazing. Most of the buildings were constructed by the Moorish rulers in the 14th century, and it one of the best preserved examples of Islamic architecture. (If you want to learn more, check out the bringer of all knowledge, Wikipedia.)

Apart from all the style of the buildings, almost every inch of the walls are covered in Arabic script that has been carved into the stone. The effect is very impressive, from both an aesthetic and craftsman standpoint.

Gardens are extraordinary too. I was walking through the hedges and I noticed that the path was constructed out to these specifically placed stones. No detail has been ignored. I will be eternally grateful to Carmen for taking me to this amazing place.