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US
/æɫˈhæmbɹə/
]
NOUN
- a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
How To Use Alhambra In A Sentence
- Alhambra, or the narratives of the brilliant exploits of New World explorers; surrender yourself to the flowing current of his transparent style, and you are conscious of a beguilement which is the crowning excellence of all lighter literature, for which we have no word but Washington Irving
- This summer teenagers involved in the project performed to packed houses at Bradford's Alhambra Theatre on two consecutive nights.
- Mateo, when an urchin, used to be an attentive listener to the narratives of his grandfather, and of the gossip group assembled round the shopboard; and is thus possessed of a stock of valuable knowledge concerning the Alhambra, not to be found in books, and well worthy the attention of every curious traveller. The Alhambra
- Bernard Shaw greatly enjoyed the dancing of pantomimist Vincenti at the Alhambra Theater in London.
- Alhambra, amazing arab world in spain!
- Open by chance and read almost anywhere in his score of books, ” it may be the “Tour on the Prairies,” the familiar dream of the Alhambra, or the narratives of the brilliant exploits of New World explorers; surrender yourself to the flowing current of his transparent style, and you are conscious of a beguilement which is the crowning excellence of all lighter literature, for which we have no word but “charm.” Washington Irving
- The building, surrounded by gardens and approached through a grand gateway, was damaged by artillery in the Spanish civil war but still contains a riot of Moorish-influenced tiling, carved cedar doors, polychromatic wooden panels, and fine columns and arches reminiscent of the Alhambra. 10 of the best hostels in Barcelona
- Funny, touching, moving and poignant - this could be one of the most affecting shows the Alhambra has staged.
- The venue's packed programme of shows and concerts was rearranged, with some acts performing at local nightclubs, the Alhambra Theatre and the Victoria Theatre, Halifax.
- Then I called the Alhambra police to ask if they’d fax over the police report. Last Lullaby