Gardens of the Alhambra and the Generalife
The Islamic Garden Design tradition grew out of practical concerns and the irrigation techniques of the Persians. Islamic or Moorish garden design developed to feature repeated garden design elements, including water, symmetry, and the 'Chahah Bagh' - Water channels that split the design of the garden into four.
The Gardens of The Alhambra and the Generalife
Gardens to visit in Spain
Islamic gardens were often built to represent an idea of heaven on earth, and when you visit the gardens of The Alhambra in Granada, you will understand why. In the hot, dry climate of Southern Spain, the gardens are an oasis of cool, calm tranquility.
