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Myrtle
Arrayán
Emirs
Emires
Ceiling
Techo
Columns
Columnas
Perceptive
Perceptivo

Visiting the Alhambra Palace in Spain

Two friends visit the Alhambra fortress.

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Visiting the Alhambra Palace in Spain

Two friends visit the Alhambra fortress.

Intermediate
Read and listen to this story in Beelinguapp!

Jamal gazed at the rows of myrtle bushes bordering the rectangular pool at the Patio de Arrayanes.
"The Nasrid Palace is the gem of the Alhambra!" exclaimed Silvia.
"It feels like I'm inside a fairy tale," laughed Jamal.
"Well, yes, but the Alhambra was originally built as a fortress.

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