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The '''[[Alhambra]]''' is a palace and fortress complex in [[Granada]], Spain, and the only well-preserved palace of the medieval Islamic world. Construction began in 1238 under [[Muhammad&nbsp;I of Granada]], founder of the [[Nasrid dynasty]], and later rulers continued to expand the site. Its major surviving palaces, including the [[Court of the Myrtles|Comares Palace]] and [[Court of the Lions|Palace of the Lions]], largely date from the 14th century and feature elaborate stucco and tile decoration. After the Christian conquest of Granada in 1492, the complex became a royal palace and was subsequently altered. Today the Alhambra is a major tourist attraction and a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]].

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