Aesthetics aside, to really appreciate the Alhambra is to understand its history. The palace was primarily built between the 13th and 14th centuries by the Moorish Nasrid Dynasty (though small ...
It may not be the first city most travelers think of when considering where to visit Spain (such as Barcelona, Madrid, or Seville), but Granada really can hold its own in beauty, attractions, and ...
Things to know before visiting the Alhambra and Generalife To visit the Nasrid palaces, we recommend booking your tickets well in advance, even if you are out of season, as the number of visitors ...
Dating back to the Nasrid times, the historic Plaza de Bib ... River and the entrance gates to the Medina, an area in the Alhambra. The square was also close to the Great Mosque and the Alcaiceria ...
Here, the Alhambra, a majestic palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits at the center. A great place to stay is at Hotel Alhambra Palace, an 108-room hotel that took inspiration from the Nasrid ...