Patio de Los Leones (Alhambra) - GRANADA, SPAIN

Patio de los Leones courtyard in the Alhambra, Granada, with marble columns and the central lion fountain.

The Patio de los Leones, located within the Alhambra, is one of the most iconic examples of Nasrid Islamic architecture in Spain. Designed in the 14th century, the courtyard is defined by perfect symmetry, delicate stucco carvings, slender marble columns, and a central fountain supported by twelve sculpted lions.

This harmonious space reflects the refined aesthetic and engineering mastery of Al-Andalus, where water, light, and geometry were essential elements of architectural expression. More than a decorative courtyard, the Patio de los Leones represents power, balance, and the cultural fusion that shaped medieval Granada.


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