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The
long history of its towns and villages, the varied artistic styles of its
monuments, the quality of its musical and theatrical activities and the
rich traditions kept alive by its inhabitants make culture one of the
province of Granada’s badges of identity and its main tourist attraction.
AN ENORMOUS MONUMENTAL HERITAGE
There are few cities like Granada in the world, with such jam-packed and
varied history reflected so well through their streets and monuments.
Granada is not a city to be seen and enjoyed in a single day. Just the
historical monument complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife on its own
demands a visit of several hours to take in its captivating beauty. And
visitors cannot leave Granada without strolling round the jasmine-scented
streets of the Moorish Albaicín quarter, and seeing the Catholic Monarch’s
mausoleum inside the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, and the Science Park,
Andalusia’s most frequently visited museum. |
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ALBAYZIN |
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The Albayzin quarter is
located north of the Darro river on the hill opposite the Alhambra. Its
name may be derived from the Arabic Rabad el-Bayyazin "quarter of the
falconers," the Bab al-Bayyazin "gate of the falconers," or it may refer
to Muslims from the city of Baeza who settled in the quarter in the
thirteenth-century. Steep and narrow winding streets characterise
the beautiful Albayzin, which is famous for its remains of medieval houses,
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THE ALHAMBRA |
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The Alhambra Palace overlooks
the city of Grenada, and stands out as the most famous example of
Moorish architecture, and perhaps it is the most known Muslim construction
all in all. It was started as late as 13th century, and consists of
palaces built by several rulers, each had his own. The romantic design is
made up of a mixture of slender columnar arcades, fountains, and light-reflecting
water basins. Most prominent is the Lion Court.
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