The Alhambra Explained
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Explore with me the medieval citadel of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and its precious Nasrid Palaces seen from an architectural point of view. I'll point out all the details you need to know to understand the Architecture of Islam.
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The Palace City: 00:00
Alcazaba: 1:27
Public part of the Alhambra: 2:32
Nasrid Palaces: 3:04
Islamic Paradise Garden: 4:26
Landscape & Architecture: 5:01
Court of Myrtles: 6:07
Hall of the Ambassadors: 6:46
Court of Lions: 8:22
Arches & Columns: 9:39
Stalactite Decoration: 10:30
Fountain of Lions: 12:22
Minor Courtyards & Baths: 12:44
Albaicín: 13:42
Partal: 14:08
Generalife: 15:01
Palace of Charles V: 16:27
Beauty of the Alhambra: 17:53
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Your presentations are awesome, and the months of work are evident
Thank you for the incredible videos that you produce. As someone who can no longer travel I appreciate being able to see places that I shall never visit. Years ago I was able to visit El Escorial, which I think would be a good place for your style of video.
Hello manuel
Hey, can you please also make a video on the Brihadeshwara temple in Tankavur and the Sun temple in Konark.
To me, your channel is the golden channel...thanks your kind efforts. 💐❤️👍
I loved the plaque that said: "Give him alms, woman. For there isn't in life anything like the sorrow of being blind in Granada."
At the Height of Islamic conquest the conquered ones benefited unlike other Conquests from other "peoples".
Poetic, indeed.
The essense of giving to the needy is an essence of islamic scriptures. They nailed it in Alhambra. Gracious creator, you inspire all of us.
Oh, was he saving up for eyes? That’s amazing! Just another sappy saying. You give alms to those in need because it’s the right thing to do. Being able to ask for alms was regulated and wasn’t the moneymaker it is today
@@santomenon3689the same way it’s the essence of literally EVERY major religion. One of the differences is that none of the others not only condone but encourage the deletion of ‘others’. You want to highlight a specific religion…let’s do it
This is by far the richest a visit to Alhambra anyone can get without being there in person. Sublime. Thank you for evoking all those beautiful memories and feelings.
IM SPEECHLESS 😍
WOW ❤️
I started my tour of the Alhambra in the early evening when it was still light. By the end of my tour dusk had fallen and it was an amazingly different atmosphere as the darkness fell and all the night lights were switched on. It was even more magical then, if you can imagine it!! Absolutely stunning.
palace of charles is such an inharmonius travesty in Alhambra. Inexcusable to be justified or tolerated
It's impossible to put into words how beautiful the Alhambra is. From the sublimely elegant and complex Islamic architecture, to the use of water, the presence of which can be seen in so many parts of the palace, served not only an aesthetic purpose, but as a symbolic giver of life. What an incredible building set in an incredible landscape. Thank you, Manuel, for a video, the making of which was clearly a labour of love.
It's true. Visit once and it stays with you forever.
Why is the architecture described as Islamic? It's Spanish architecture. The people just happen to be Muslim but where also Jewish and Christian. Do you describe all architecture by Christians as Christian architecture? You don't. The ingenious of the Hispanic peoples who created the Alhambra had nothing to do with religion but with the people creating it.
@@sandraleiva1633 Actually, it is Islamic, not only in that it references architecture from across the Islamic world, but also because Islamic motifs, texts and architectural ideals are literally woven in to the fabric of the buildings. That doesn't mean it's not also Spanish; it is. However, the Andalusia of then and the Spain of the post-Reconquista are two very different things. The people who built the Alhambra were murdered, tortured and ethnically cleansed from what is now 'Spain', by the ancestors of the current Spaniards. By ignoring the real Islamic contributions to the buildings, you are also contributing to that same erasure.
@@user-ed7et3pb4o No it's not Islamic. It's Hispanic Muslim architecture. It's Andalucian architecture. Islamic encompasses architecture not related to each other. Hispanic architecture is different from Persian architecture. Just like French architecture is different from Nordic architecture and you don't use the word Christian architecture. You separate it by regional differences of cultures and the peoples who created them.
@@sandraleiva1633 Islamic is a broad term. It's not specific, nor is it meant to be. Your gripe is unnecessary.
My visit to The Alhambra Palace, was one of my most memorable experience in Spain. As you walk through the beautiful gardens, and different courtyards and arched hallways of the palace, you will definitely be in awe with it’s magnificence. I remember running my fingers on the cold running water of its grounds, which they said came from the mountains of Sierra Nevada.
Thanks for sharing this very informative and in-depth narrative of The Alhambra’s architectural design and artistic details. 👍 👍 👍
palace of charles is such an inharmonius travesty in Alhambra. Inexcusable to be justified or tolerated
I went there with my mum. Such a wonderful building with beautiful architecture. Granada is a great city and the people were so welcoming. I would definitely recommend that you visit there.
Muslim architecture right?
Finaly I saw the history that I learnt when I was senior high student 17 years ago. a moment when we ddint have youtube. The palace is soooo beautiful, fresh, n detail. Thank u so much...
Definitely one of the best channels for architecture and art
And history
Yes I thought that was very well filmed and explained and perfect attention to the details.
You are much, much much better than guidebooks and tourist guides because you get into the REAL history of a place rather than quickly run through a “greatest hits” list of the facts relating to the place. Knowing the history and the people involved in the creation of cities and important buildings gives me a greater and deeper sense of appreciation of them. How these cities/buildings were designed and constructed without any of our modern technology is a testament to the genius of the designers and artisans. I’m in awe of these people!
It's a Moroccan Berber architecture, Zellige and a lot of things in there appeared for the first time in Morocco.
nice👍
Beautiful. There's a mathematical precision to the architecture.
I wish I could return to Spain. Insh'Allah I will. Thank you for your beautiful description.
Ojala.
Allahu akbar ameen
Insh'Allah you will 🥰
Si Dios quiere volvere a España algun dia.
Thank you for this labor of love. I had the pleasure of visiting the Alhambra when I was 16 with a school tour back in the 1980s. I grew up to be a visual artist with a love for layers of small geometric details and axes of symmetry in space. I just realized that a great deal of that aesthetic foundation was laid in my tours of the architectural wonders of Andalusia back at the start of my life. The Alhambra especially. Thank you for the reminder.
I was at the Alhambra this year in June. Spent the whole afternoon there. There is so much to see. Breathtaking. I will have to go back to see the Palace of King Charles V and visit the Albacin area. Can't wait to go back. Thanks for this video.
I was there just 2 days ago. It's a place that strikes you and blinds you with its beauty. It's so astonishing that your mind just switches off after 2 hours of amazement. Manuel, your explanation is well-structured, and your cinematography is a marvel - you gave Alhambra its worth.
I visited the Alhambra in the mid 1970s, Franco was still in power. I loved the food of Spain and the people. I was in my 20s, so I really liked walking about & seeing history and the beautiful Mediterranean sea coast.
Thank you Spain for preserving this gem.
Beautiful Islamic architecture. And great documentary. Thanks for sharing.
MasyaAllah Tabarakallah ❤️ Much love from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Thank you for taking us to this architectural masterpiece. When we cant go ourselves seeing it thru your eyes is so lovely
This is probably one of the best, briefly well explained videos about Alhambra, thanks!
Love the analogy you made with crystal, explains exactly how the castle is presented on the outside and inside, simply brilliant!
I am an Arabian Muslim lady. I used to look at the history of Andalusia and the Muslim civilization in it with deep feelings and a lot of nostalgia for those bright days. I had not visited Andalusia before and I would very much like to visit it in the future. I think I will shed a lot of tears when i will be really there because I will be looking backwards with alot of nostalgia for the heritage of our Muslim ancestors who transferred civilization And beauty and science to Europe, this video is one of the most beautiful documents movie about Alhambra Palace, thank you for giving me this beautiful feeling
Beautiful! I especially liked the Arabic calligraphy that adorned the walls, presenting the text of the Quran.
A beautiful place and I like it's philosophy of closeness to Nature and the Peace
Lucky you to experience and know the Alhambra. The Alhambra is lucky to have you!
That was a wonderful tour. Thank you for sharing.
This is the best video I have seen of the Alhambra Manuel!! You take the viewer on a journey into the past and yet keeping all the elements that make the Alhambra so magnificent alive. Spectacular video footage.
This is excellent, Manuel. Thanks. Great job. Bravissímo! Always wanted to visit the Alhambra. Been to Andalusia twice, but never got the chance. I’ll make it there eventually.
Gracias Manuel, beautiful insight and very helpful for a visit! Greetings from Granada!
Wow. One could argue that the Alhambra is the greatest architectural structure from antiquity ever built. It is truly unique. Thank you for the education!
It's not antique lol. But, yes, from an artistic point of view, it's absolutely breathtaking
@@khabibtime8830Saracen means Arabic, the term existed long before Islam
it is greek term referring to the Arabs of the levant. It ultimately comes from Arabic Sharkyin, which means Easterners. The term was coined before Islam. Just like the term Moor, also referred to the Arabs of the levant. Hence the Byzantine emperor Morris who came from the Arab city of Arabisus
it is greek term referring to the Arabs of the levant. It ultimately comes from Arabic Sharkyin, which means Easterners. The term was coined before Islam. Just like the term Moor, also referred to the Arabs of the levant. Hence the Byzantine emperor Morris who came from the Arab city of Arabisus. The term existed before islam
Although I have visited the Alhambra in person, your excellent video footage and commentary really enriched my appreciation of it. Thank you so much!
Same here!
Only made more beautiful by the music in this clip. Thanks, Manuel Bravo.
Maravilloso documental. Impresionante conjunto palaciego y naturaleza exquisita en nuestra maravillosa Granada. Gracias, Manuel. 👏
This is absolutely breathtaking! Both architecture and camerawork, allowed this beauty to reach this many people. It absolutely went on my list of places I want to visit.
If you've been to Granada it's a pleasure knowing you've enjoyed the city I'm living in. Keep making those videos, Manuel.
Thank you for this amazing video. Watched it after visiting the Alhambra and understood the place better 👌
Thank you for sharing. Will be there very soon.
this is such a beautiful video, so well researched and so obviously brimming with passion. my grandma was from northern Spain (San Sebastian) so whenever we discussed Spanish art and architecture, we were mostly relegated to Gothic standards of beauty like Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela. Never ever did I hear her talk about Granada except to denote southern Spain as filled with “moros and maquetos.” However, I’ve always thought that southern Spain was the most beautiful part of the country. So many centuries of Arabic and North African influence, the amazing Mediterranean climate AND THE FOOD! In my opinion its just as complex and beautiful as northern Spanish culture.
Thank you for recognising the beauty of it!
Sorry to say this but your grandma was a s... of a person. I hope you inherited as little as possible from her.
You have been very correct in your comment, the greatness of this country is the great diversity of culture, art, languages, styles and geography so different in a single country, this makes Spain very rich in any aspect, everything is beautiful but different, greetings from my city Malaga!!
Alhambra is the most beautiful human edifice I have seen in my life. I have travelled extensively in Europe and East Asia, and a little bit in Africa and the Americas, and seen many wonderful things made by humans, but nothing like this. Your video truly does it justice. Thank you.
An impressive video that really supports the grace of the architecture and tranquillity of the environment, both with the images and the music.
Thank you for this excellent video. I visited as a child. The grace and beauty of Al-Hambra impressed me profoundly.
Magnificently presented and filmed Manuel! My experience of the Alhambra complex, on a visit in 1986, has never been equaled anywhere else. Such a profound architectural and landscape beauty. Truly a paradise!
La Alhambra es un deleite para los sentidos, y sin lugar a dudas una de las maravillas del mundo más bellas y elegantes por su arquitectura y su delicada artesania.
Los árabes nos dejaron una gran herencia que al final no pudieron borrar, hubiese sido un crimen no conservar algo asi.
Fantástico documental Manuel.
👏👏👏
Please don't call Moors Arabs; most of those people responsible for the architecture and the building of this magnificent edifice were Berber, so please, let's not eclipse their achievements and ethnicity.
@@countesselizabeth Perdón si mi respuesta ha sido muy basica y poco historiada.
No he profundizado en el origen de los Ziries que fueron los que trasladaron la capital del emirato Sinhaya, a la actual Granada.
Y que la convirtieron en una ciudad islámica políticamente independiente, que sembró las bases que desarrollaron los Nazaries, (Muhammad Ben Alhamar - Alhambra) además de otros que siguieron a posteriori....
Pero era una impresión general.
Para mi la cultura Tamazight es única, pero forma parte del legado arabe (ya que al igual que a nosotros ellos también fueron arabizados, empezando por su origen Norte de África, y continuando con las ampliaciones de fronteras...
guste más o menos).
Es innegable.
@@cuentaparamovil8925
Siempre hay uno que sabe mas que nadie. Jajajaja
@@countesselizabeth Andalusian architecture is a copy of the Umayyad Damascene architecture
@@thinkandthank7406 saying that it's a "copy" tells me that you're very ignorant about moorish history and architecture.
I've always wanted to see this place. Thank you for the preview and very detailed descriptions. I've got my trip planned for December 2023.
Thank you for this! Beautifully done and very impressive to see the influence of the Moors.
Bravo to Manuel Bravo! I've watched several video guides to the Alhambra and this is by far the most comprehensive and authoritative. Extremely well-researched and presented. The ground plans are particularly helpful in orientating the potential visitor and the filming is of high quality throughout.
My god this video is just on another level! I've always wanted to visit Alhambra, but after watching this video I simply cannot wait to visit it! I don't think there is anything more beautiful than Al Hamra! Thank you Manuel for such an elegant editing and superb story telling 👏
The architecture is breath taking.
I will never forget this experience, most beautiful place I have ever visited.
We were there six years ago. We are supposed to be there again this month. Alhambra is one of those historical buildings that you never get enough of. Thanks for the excellent job you did on this masterpiece of architecture.
Muy buen trabajo como siempre, con un acento inglés perfecto Saludos desde Francia
The Alhambra is a very special, poetic and atmospheric place. I've been visiting it every year for ten years now and I still can't say I've had enough of it.
Beautifully done. Thank you!
Amazed, astonished, fascinated by the sublime, magnificent, gorgeous Alhambra. Allahu Akbar! Greetings of peace (salam) and respect from a kazakh currently residing in Turkey. Well done and good job, Manuel. Thank you for sharing with us these beautiful views
Terrorist cry? IHS
Басқа қазақты көрем деп ойламап едім
@@samalaimukhametova7290 🤝🤝🤲🤲
Manuel, this is a beautiful video illustrating the incredible architecture of Islam. I'm looking forward to vising your other videos! Thank you!
Beautiful! 🤩 You did a fantastic job with this video. I loved everything about it! Looking forward to watching more of your work. Bravo! 👏🏼
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
The Arabs left us with a magnificent civilization and beautiful monuments.
Alhambra was not made with Arabs, it was made by Moroccan Berbers, a lot of things in there like the zellige tiles appeared for the first time in Morocco, not every Islamic architecture left in Spain and Portugal is Arab.
@blutherhood3893 Al hamra was built by an Arab ummayad caliph and the name itself and type of architecture is Arab. Berbers don't create anything
@@TheUnique69able and to add on that arab also ruled spain for 800 years so stop cappin with that it was made by moroccan berbers read the history brother no hate on maroccans btw
With all due respect, I'm moroccan, I'm amazigh, what y'all call berber, when the restoration of Alhambra needs to be done, they come to morocco, Marrakech, fes, to see how it's done, they don't go to Damascus or Cham, if they have their own dynasty they can call themselves whatever they want, when you see buildings or ottoman empires you say these are ottomans, not arabs, so why can't you say it's moroccan in this case?
@@ussamaelansari5378 داكشي كان مخسر و بزاف منوا لا ماذي الغالبية بدا كيتفرتت و يطيح و جاو المغاربة رمموه ليهم رجع جديد
Beautiful work! I was disappointed when I could not visit the Alhambra on my visit to Spain, but you made me feel as if I were there :-)
Such a great documentary. Great footage and great narration. Keep up the fantastic work!
It was a wonderful experience to visit the palace through your lens and descriptions. Very detailed indeed. Congratulations 👏
Me alegra ver cómo ha crecido este canal. Mis mejores deseos y GRACIAS!
Beautifully done. I have visited the Alhambra before your documentary brings back the feeling of being there.
Absolutely beautiful. Rivals and surpasses every great citadel through time!
What a wonderful video~ Thank you so much for filming and sharing this most amazing structure, and with great educational commentary! Thanks!
Beautifully shot and narrated. 😊
Mi más grande admiración por esta investigación arquitectónica que has realizado, agradezco que jóvenes como tu no dejen olvidar ni pasar desapercibido el pasado tan valioso desde muchos aspectos. Espero verte pronto en otro video tan maravilloso.
I have just back from visiting the Alhambra. I am so pleased I found this video beforehand it really helped me appreciate the site. Thank you a brilliant video
What a treat! Thank you so much for the loving details you included in this video. I really enjoyed it.
Really amazing, I especially love the close views of the walls and ceilings to really appreciate the delicate details. I never get tired of viewing this awesome masterpiece. Thank you
"never get tired of viewing this awesome masterpiece. Thank you" 🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜🤍🤍💔💔
Hey Manuel... appreciate your time making this video. The Alhambra is truly incredible. I have a feeling this will start a multi-hour googling for more information on historical islamic influence on Spanish architecture and culture in general. Liked and Subscribed
What an incredible video documentary you created of this amazing historic structure! Top quality. You really did it justice. Can’t wait to see more.
This is an excellent video, which provides an in-depth, detailed tour of the Alhambra. I'm so glad I came across it and have subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos. Bravo! 👋👋
The Alhambra in Granada and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence are my two favorite pieces of architecture. You did a wonderful job walking us through it. I have been there although some time ago. COVID stopped me from going back sadly.
absolutely amazing work there.
Very impressive. You took me back to my visit and captured so much of the experience. Thanks.
I've watched more and more your videos in the variety is fantastic. I enjoy your intelligence knowledge of architecture and most of all your passion. The joy and love you have for your subjects shines through. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us.
Ojala la gente apreciara el increíble trabajo que realizas, trabajo que se ve plasmado no solo en este, si no en muchos de tus videos, es increíble! mi admiración total por realizar la investigación y mostrarnos un poquito ese lado arquitectónico de lugares tan bellos. Cuando encontré tus videos me sentí afortunado! GRACIAS
I visited both Versailles and Alhambra . in my opinion Alhambra Is more beautiful .
Versailles in bling bling.. not soothing at all
That's an excellent video! Informative and thoughtful commentary, and views into parts of the complex that I haven't seen on my visits to it. I really enjoyed this - great work Manuel!
So nicely shot and presented. Thanks a lot. Keep it up.
Absolutely great video!
Thank you for this amazing viewing experience! I have seen some views of the castle exterior before and the unimpressive lion fountain. What you show here was very surprising. Your views of the interior spaces are mind-blowing. It's interior beauty is unearthly, harmonius and very spiritual. This is clearly architecture from a superior civilization.
beautifully produced and great information. thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful presentation and video
As a Moroccan, going to Alhamraa had such a pull on me, I wished to go back in time to see it in its prime, who ruled back then and how life was under that rule... It sprung my roots and left me if awe that people in medieval times could build such gorgeous monuments
As a muslim, this make me sad. Why we lost spain. The infighting betwen muslims make us weak.
@@mustipunyaemail becouse Spain was way stronger can be? And reino of granada was a state apart , nothing to do with north africa and the conquest was made by arabs
@@mustipunyaemail Because THIS IS OUR LAND, we expelled the invaders!!!!
Dear Manuel, thank you so much for taking me with you to Alhambra. Really appreciate the way you explained abt even the smallest of details. "The relaxing sound of water is the music of Alhambra" ahh loved the way you put it into words. Thanks again
Thank you for filming this incredible site. It's on my list of place to visit!
Thank you Manuel for such a beautifully presented video about Alhambra. Bravo and congratulations
Wonderful place ,beautiful views ,excelent video,congratulations!
gracias por este extraordinario esfuerzo por compartir tanta belleza, con información tan detallada y precisa, gracias 🙏 ❤
Wow! The artwork and carvings are so beautiful! And the water features are absolutely stunning! I know this video is the closest I will come to visiting this beautiful palace so thank you so much for sharing it!
Excellent incorporation of the miniature and the video of the actual spaces. A very well-done video tour that brought back fond memories of my visit there in 2020.
Awesome work👍🤩
Rivers of ink can’t capture the beauty and magnificence of Alhambra. You did a great job narrating and editing
What a beautiful tour of this matchless site. Truly enchanting! And not in the least because of Manuel's narration and choice of background music. Bravo! I have subscribed and am looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
ذكرتني بقصر العباسي في بغداد العاصمه العراق جميل وهيمنه المقرنصات بشكل جنوني اضافه الى العتبات المقدسه متشابهه جداا
المقرنصات انتقلت من العباسيين للاندلس
Great video, from Granada🙋♂️
Thank you for such an informative piece on the Alhambra and its history. What a beautiful place to visit. You did a great job of explaining the history and architecture.
What a beautiful video about Granada . So clear, so didactic. Brilliant work