Geometry for real

Alhambra is an Andalusian palace and a fortress situated in the city of Granada, in the South of Spain. It is marvellously decorated with geometric forms that make this place unique in history, being the last place and city to be conquered back by the Christians in Spain in 1942, when it became the Royal Court of Isabel and Fernando The Catholic .  Although it was originally constructed in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, it was not only the mid-13 th century when it was rebuilt. Even so, we can think about how long geometry has been present in our history . In 1984 it was awarded as UNESCO World heritage site, a tittle very important because it warrants a proper conservation and special care. We are going to do a small journey through its numerous rooms to study the different geometric decorations. Are you ready?             Through geometric figures are created continuous duplications that all together create beautiful mosaics as the one we see in the fir