There are endless tourist attractions and amazing places to visit in Granada, a hidden gem in Andalusia, a fascinating city characterized by the eclectic mix of Spanish/Muslim architecture. The ancient, mysterious Alhambra is one of the reasons to visit Granada, which is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history.
Alcaiceria
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The market initially survived the Reconquista, Philip II had it shut down and a fire destroyed what was left in 1850. Today's market was rebuilt in the late 19th century for tourists and holds mostly ...
Archaeological Museum of Granada
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- City: Granada
Located in the Albaicin district in a palace built in 1539, the archeological museum features numerous artifacts from different human settlements in Granada. Ha...
Manuel Ramallo Basilica Nuestra Señora de Las Angustias
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This seventeenth century church has a richly decorated interior and is a center for local Catholic processions. The evening m...
Basilica San Juan de Dios
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Basilica San Juan de Dios is a gorgeous example of the baroque granadino style with a lavishly decorated interior and the final resting place of many of Granada...
Campo del Príncipe Gardens
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- City: Granada
Campo del Príncipe Gardens - A small garden in a public square, Campo del Príncipe provides splendid views of most areas of the city. According to...
Carmen de los Mártires
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This place is well worth a side trip if you have an hour or two to spare. The gardens date to the nineteenth century and have a blend of Moorish-style elements ...
Cartuja Monastery
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Cartuja Monastery a spectacular example of Baroque style architecture. This monastery was commissioned in the 16th century but construction was interrupted and not completed until over three centuries...
Cathedral of Granada
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Cathedral of Granada is the spectacular 16th century structure and the second-largest cathedral in Spain as well as noted for its bright Renaissance interior. I...
Corral del Carbon
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Corral del Carbon is one of the rare bits of Moorish architecture left in the central district, this courtyard building is perhaps the oldest monument in Granada. It is a place for merchants to rest a...
Elvira's Gate
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Elvira's Gate (Puerta de Elvira) is once the principal gate to the old city. Elvira's Gate now stands on the edge of a plaza having a grand Moorish-style archway over a local street. The Elvira's Gate...
