Tales of the Alhambra was written by American author Washington Irving in 1829,during his brief stay at the Alhambra Palace,in Granada. His stay on theAlhambra,the stories he read during his research and the ones he heard from locals inspired him to attempt an homage ro this beautiful building,with a collection of legends,essays and verbal sketches about the history of the Alhambra,the monarchs who lived there,its he roes and villains,romances,deaths and triumphs. The legacy of Tales of the Alhambra remains strong ro rhis day.