The Ajimeces Hall

This hall is named "Ajimeces" (ajimez or "al-simasa" means projecting window or balcony closed with lattice windows) because of the two twin balconies, on the north wall, looking out onto the gardens. The hall, which is connected with the "Dos Hermanas" hall and with the "Mirador of Daraxa", has a rectangular shape and it is covered by a cupola embellished with "muqarbas" (decorative motif based on vertically juxtaposed bows or prisms), which was rebuilt in the 16th century. The walls are decorated with plasterworks with carved religious inscriptions and shields with the "nazarie" motto. A frieze with inscriptions at the base of the cupola, surrounds the room, and the inscriptions say: <>