Alhambra Palace, Spain

In Granada, Andalusia, Spain, there is a complex of palaces and fortifications known as the Alhambra. In addition to having remarkable instances of Spanish Renaissance architecture, it is one of the most well-known Islamic architectural monuments and one of the historically Islamic world's best-preserved palaces.

It is distinguished by the use of the courtyard as a focal point and fundamental building block around which other halls and chambers were set up. The focal point of a courtyard would often be a fountain or reflection pool. The inside of the building was the main emphasis of the décor, which was mostly done with tile mosaics on the lower walls and carved stucco on the top walls. The three main categories of decorative motifs were geometric patterns, vegetable themes, and Arabic inscriptions. Muqarnas, a form of sculpture that resembles "stalactites," was also utilized to create three-dimensional elements like vaulted ceilings.

Nothing beats a little exoticism a la Moors. The opulent Alhambra Palace and Generlife Gardens in Granada are right out of the pages of 1001 Nights, where lovers held rendezvous in the passageways and vegetation. You can flash the ring at the Court of the Lions, but there are also numerous elaborate palace windows where you can do it. And even if the answer is "No," you'll still have some amazing pictures.

Location: Granada, Andalusia, Spain