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4 Aerial photos from Granada:
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Carlos V inserted a Renaissance palace into the complex of the Alhambra. He planned to make Granada his main residence. The interests of Karl V changed because of Columbus discovery of America and Karl gave his plans. The palace remained unfinished.
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1571
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The Alhambra is one of the most famous attractions in Europe. The fortress complex is located on top of a hill in Granada in South of Spain. It is one of the most important examples ot the Moorish architecture. The building complex contains a citadel, the palaces of the Nazaries and the palace of emporer Karl V. Outside the walls are the wide spacious gardens of the Generalife.
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1581
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The city of Granada was inhibited from the dawn of history. There was an Ibero-Celtic settlement. Later Phoenicians and Carthagenians came here. Around 500 BC the Greeks established a colony called Elybirge. Under Roman rule the name became Illiberis
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1545
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