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Alhambra Palace, Granada The stunning Alhambra complex above Granada was originally a military base that dates back to the 9th century. The structure was turned into a royal residence in the 13th century by King Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Yusuf ibn Nasr. The Alhambra’s most stunning architectural highlights are its water features and ornamental work. In the court of lions, there is a magnificent fountain resting atop 12 marble lions, each spouting water into the marble courtyard, which is divided into four areas, as are many traditional Islamic gardens. Gonzalo Azumendi/Getty Images Plaza de España, Sevilla Built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, the Plaza de España is a massive semi-circular building overlooking a lively square with a beautiful fountain in the middle. The magnificent structure was influenced by Renaissance and neo-Moorish styles, and its red-brick façade is partly covered in colorful

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