Granada Trip Overview
Once the last bastion of Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula, Granada is where spanish and north-african culture meet in an entirely different version of Spain. In the foothills of the highest spanish mountains of the Sierra Nevada, this city still basks in the glory of the Alhambra.
One of the best places to experience Granada is in the neighbourhood of Albaicín. In the hills above the Alhambra, this is the moorish heart of the city, and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its high historical conservational state.
Follow us into the narrow streets covered in white houses, gardened patios and many springs that mixes in harmony arabic and christian architecture. We will take you to the famous sightseeing spot of San Nicolás, with its spectacular view of the towers and walls of the Alhambra, and the city below.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Granada, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Granada, Andalucía, Spain
Once the last bastion of Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula, Granada is where spanish and north-african culture meet in an entirely different version of Spain. In the foothills of the highest spanish mountains of the Sierra Nevada, this city still basks in the glory of the Alhambra.
One of the best places to experience Granada is in the neighbourhood of Albaicín. In the hills above the Alhambra, this is the moorish heart of the city, and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its high historical conservational state.
Follow us into the narrow streets covered in white houses, gardened patios and many springs that mixes in harmony arabic and christian architecture. We will take you to the famous sightseeing spot of San Nicolás, with its spectacular view of the towers and walls of the Alhambra, and the city below.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Puerta de Elvira, Granada Spain
You will see:
Puerta Elvira (Gate of Elvira)
Puerta Monaita (Monaita Gate)
Palacio de Dar-al-Horra
Convent of Santa Isabel la Real
Mezquita del Albaicín
You will learn about:
Neolithic past
Roman and visigothic early influence
The Umayyad conquest of the Iberian Peninsula
Formation of Al-Andalus
The Emirate of Granada
Spanish Conquest and christianization of the 16th century
Unification and expansion in to the New World
Napoleonic war
Modern Granada
