Palace of the Lions
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Alternative Titles
Palace of the Lions at the Alhambra
Palace of Muhammad V
Lion Palace
Palacio de los Leones
Date
1365-1396Description
The Palace of the Lions adjoins the Palace of the Myrtles to the southeast, and was built by Muhammad V, probably between 1370 and 1391. The palace consists of a central arcaded courtyard with the famous fountain in the centre, its basin supported by twelve lion figures. The waters of the fountain flow along four channels that divide the courtyard into equal quadrants, terminating in basins located within the Hall of the Two Sisters to the north of the courtyard, the Hall of the Abencerrajes to the south, and the Hall of the Kings to the east.
Source: Archnet interior, Sala de los Abencerrajes (Hall of the Abencerrages), southwest corner of hall, with partial view of muqarnas dome, 1990
Type of Work
PalaceSubject
Fountains, Lions, Palaces, Courtyards, Alhambra (Granada, Spain), Architecture, Islamic --Spain, Architecture --Islamic influences, Architecture --Spain, Domes, Muqarnas
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