The Hall of the Ajimeces (Granada)

Spain / Granada / Granada
 arcade (architecture), listed building / architectural heritage
The Hall of the Ajimeces, (Sala de los Ajimeces) is so called because of two twin balconies on its north wall, which overlook the garden. The hall is rectangular and is covered by a dome of mocarabes, remade in the 16th century. Its walls are decorated with plasterwork with religious inscriptions and coats of arms with the Nasrid motto. A frieze surrounds the hall underneath the dome with the following inscription:«May our Master Abu Abd' Allah, emir of the Muslims, receive God's help and protection as well as a glorious victory».
The place is located in The Palace of the Lions
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Coordinates:   37°10'38"N   3°35'21"W

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  • At the back of the Hall of the Two Sisters, we see a large arch, which give way to the Hall of Ajimeces. The name of gallery recalls the locks, fixed to the large side supports that the window pairs originally had. The ajimeces arched windows were originally balconies intricately decorated with wooden latticework, which was a common Nasrid architectural practice, though not much remains of it today.
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