We got back on a plane and flew into Malaga. We slept in a hotel and got on a bus first thing in the morning to head to Granada. I think this stop was Matt's favorite. We saw the Alhambra, a palace built by the moors which was the last moorish strong hold before Ferdinand and Isabella conquered them and made catholicism the main religion of Spain. It has stayed that way ever since. This is also where Christopher Columbus asked for money to discover the Americas!
The detail and construction is amazing. They used a lot of tile work.
Of course the King couldn't just live in the Alhambra he had to build himself a castle right smack in the middle of it.
The Royal Cathedral. Ferdinand and Isabella built this and made Granada the capital of Spain. It is huge and beautiful inside!
I paid a little money so I could light up a fake candle in remembrance of those I love!
Those are some big doors!
This is the Royal Chapel. It is actually where Ferdinand and Isabella are buried along with their daughter and husband.
We took in a little Flamenco with dinner, which was fun to watch!
p.s. I am having technical difficulties so my fonts are off, but I will hopefully get those taken care of! I just wanted to get this posted.
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