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- A Brief History
- Albayzín District
- Mezquita Mayor de Granada
- Palacio de La Madraza
- Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
- Alhambra
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Muslims first appeared in Granada in 711 AD, several centuries before its ‘golden age’ initiated by Mohammed ibn Yusuf ibn Nasr, who founded the Emirate in 1230. Granada’s Muslim identity took shape following the collapse of Muslim Cordoba and Seville to the Catholic armies in the north. With the stellar Alhambra watching over it, it became one of ...
When we weren’t sightseeing, we spent most of our time in the Albayzín district, city’s old Arab quarter, which today is home to a sizeable Muslim population of primarily Moroccan descent (hence the many Moroccan restaurants on offer). Still maintaining the same maze of narrow streets from the Nasrid period, this lively neighbourhood is the place t...
Fortunately for us, we happened to be in Granada on a Friday, which was the perfect opportunity to visit the first mosque of the city since the late 1400s. Though built in 2003, with its traditional architectural features it could pass as a historic mosque from the Andalusian period. The building blends in pretty seamlessly with the surrounding nei...
In the heart of Granada, immediately beside the Royal Chapel of Granada (mausoleum of Isabella and Ferdinand) and the Granada Cathedral(on the site of a Nasrid era mosque), there is the Palacio de la Madraza- a testament to the cultural fusion of the region. The building exhibits Andalusian, Mudejar, and modern-day architectural styles. Built as a ...
A palace that predates the Alhambra, the Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo sets the architectural precedent for the fortress-complex. The Nasrid era palace (don’t let the name fool you) was built by Muhammed II from 1273-1302. Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Realejo-San Matias, only a fraction of the original palace remains today. As we were wa...
Finally, no trip to Granada is complete without its main attraction. Although the city has a lot to offer, the Alhambra is undoubtedly its crown jewel. It is the most visited monument in the entire country, with over 8,500 daily visitors. Built in the 8thcentury, it was the last remaining royal structure of Islamic civilisation in Western Europe, w...
It is 1 of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and 1 of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.
The top of the hill—the former site of a Muslim oratory—is crowned with a romantic 19 th century lookout point in a neogothic style that serves as a pleasant contrast with the property’s Nasrid architecture and offers gorgeous views of the estate and its surroundings.
Discover the history of the Generalife. Contact information and map. Check out what to see and what to do in Granada on the Spain tourism portal | spain.info.
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The map we recommend is the Official Alhambra and Generalife Map. This map is clear and easy to read, and it shows all the major areas of the complex, including the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife Gardens, and the Alcazaba fortress.
