Tribunal de la Lindaraja, Alhambra
The Tribunal de la Lindaraja (Court of the Lindaraja) owes its name to the prominent open air observation point on the southern side of the Palace of the Lions wall. What then would seem to be an open air garden below is in fact enclosed by the three rooms of the Emperor's Chambers, with arcaded galleries on the ground floor making use of columns removed from other sites in the Alhambra. Alhambra (Calat Alhambra) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was constructed during the mid 10th century by the Arabic ruler Badis ben Habus. The majority of the palace buildings are quadrangular in plan, with all the rooms opening on to a central court. The Alhambra was extended by the different Muslim rulers who lived in the complex. Each new section followed the consistent theme of paradise on earth. Column arcades, fountains with running water, and reflecting pools were used to add to the aesthetic and functional complexity. The exterior was left plain and austere. Sun and wind were freely admitted. Blue, red, and a golden yellow are the colors chiefly employed. The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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