Alhambra coloring pages

Square towers with notched battlements, tiled roofs, a little bell tower and a row of arched windows sit on a hill behind tall cypress trees and round bushes. Mountains line the horizon under a simple sun and two clouds. This is the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, a palace and fortress whose name comes from the Arabic for the red one. Big shapes and thick outlines make it easy for children aged about 2 to 5. Use crayons in warm pinks and oranges for the walls and dark green for the cypresses.

High on its hill in Granada, Spain, the Alhambra stretches across this page with crenellated towers, terracotta roofs and a large palace with rows of windows. The Sierra Nevada mountains rise behind, and a sea of rounded trees and pointed cypresses fills the lower half. Most of its palaces were built by the Nasrid rulers in the 13th and 14th centuries. With medium-sized spaces, it suits kids aged about 5 to 10. Markers in rosy red and ochre for the walls, plus several greens for the trees, keep the scene lively. Prints on A4 or US Letter.

Seen across lush gardens, the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, spreads along its ridge with a tall square tower, a bell tower and a long palace facade, all set before the layered peaks of the Sierra Nevada. In the foreground, a pavilion with lacy carved arches looks over a long pool and a round fountain, surrounded by cypresses, hedges and blooming flowers. Built mostly by the Nasrid dynasty, it is one of Spain's best-known monuments. Older kids and adults will appreciate the fine detail. Colored pencils in terracotta, dusty pink and many greens, with turquoise water, capture the Andalusian light.

Orange branches, carved Moorish arches and a tiled octagonal fountain frame this busy view of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. A tabby cat sits on a ledge on the left, a peacock with a long, eyed tail stands at the right, and geometric tile patterns cover the low wall between them. Beyond, the fortress towers, palace arcades and terraced gardens climb toward the mountains. Dense from edge to edge, it is meant for experienced adult colorists. Try alcohol markers in cobalt, emerald and saffron for the tiles, and save gold for the peacock's feathers. Prints on A4 or US Letter.