Which famous palace and fortress complex in Granada was built by the Nasrid dynasty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Alhambra
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Alhambra ( / æ l . ˈ h æ m . b r ə / , Spanish: [ aˈlambɾa ] ; Arabic : الْحَمْرَاء , romanized : al-ḥamrāʼ ) is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. ... Outside the Alhambra walls and located nearby to the east is the Generalife, a former Nasrid country estate and summer palace accompanied by historic orchards and modern landscaped gardens. Answer: The Alhambra. Why not the others: The Giralda, The Escorial, and The Alcázar of Segovia are famous historic architectural monuments in Seville, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and Segovia.
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