Alhambra
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"Walls Towers Alhambra Granada Spain" — Photo by Jebulon / Wikimedia Commons / CC0
The crimson fortress on the hill.
Once a palace and fortress, it stands as the pinnacle of Moorish architecture in Europe. Its name translates from Arabic as 'the red one'.
Explanation
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The complex was so sophisticated it had a running water system that supplied the entire hill centuries ago.
The 5 Clues
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“A sunset-hued jewel standing guard over a Spanish city.”
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“Its name whispers of a forgotten caliphate.”
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“Intricate geometric plasterwork defines its inner courtyards.”
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“A palace of lions and endless reflecting pools.”
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“The iconic red-walled fortress in Granada.”
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