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Granada
Key Attractions

Key Attractions

Granada

Alhambra © www.123rf.com/Sergey Borisov
Most Popular Hotels in Granada:
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C/ Solarillo De Gracia 1, 18002
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Plaza Nueva, 2, 18010
 
 




Alhambra and Generalife
Moorish architecture and sculpture reached their peak of delicacy and elegance in the fabulous hilltop palace of Granada's 13th to 15th century rulers, the Alhambra. It's adjoined by beautiful, fountain-strewn, formal gardens, part of which is known as the Generalife. Important: due to very high demand, you should book your Alhambra admission tickets at least one week in advance (tel: 902 888 001; website: www.alhambra-tickets.es).

Real de la Alhambra
Tel: 902 441 221.
Website: www.alhambra-patronato.es
Admission charge.

Albaicín
The hill facing the Alhambra, which survived as a bustling Moorish quarter for several decades after the Christian reconquest of Granada in 1492, is a picturesque and atmospheric maze of narrow, twisting streets. You'll come upon quaint plazas, beautiful old cármenes (large houses with walled gardens), old churches (most of them former mosques), medieval walls and arches and fabulous views, especially from the Mirador San Nicolás viewpoint.

Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) and Cathedral
The Capilla Real was commissioned by Granada's Christian conquerors, Fernando and Isabel, as their own burial place. Completed in 1521, it's a gorgeous gothic building, with the grand Cathedral, in combined gothic and Renaissance styles, next door.

Calle Oficios 3
Tel: 958 229 239.
Admission charge.

Monasterio de San Jerónimo
The church in this 16th century monastery is a riot of colourfully painted sculpture.

Calle Rector López Argüeta 9
Tel: 958 279 337.
Admission charge.

Monasterio de La Cartuja
The sacristy and sanctuary in the monastery church here are a high point of ultra-effusive Spanish late baroque with their highly elaborate and colourful sculpture and design.

Paseo de la Cartuja
Tel: 958 201 932.
Admission charge.

Granada Attractions

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