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Granada was first settled by native tribes in prehistoric times, and later Romans built their own city there, which was later ruled by Moors. Granada was the last Muslim city to fall to Christian conquest in 1492, at the hands of Queen Isabel and her husband Ferdinand. One of the most brilliant jewels of world architecture is found here, a witnesses to the Arab golden age: the Alhambra palaces and gardens.
Apart from this masterpiece, Granada is famous for its university, its ideal location (close to both sea and mountain), and the two main old quarters, Albaicin and Sacromonte. These were built upon a hill and offer majestic views over the city, surrounding (snow-covered) mountains and the Alhambra. The name Granada is ancient and mysterious. It may mean great castle, for the Roman fortress which once stood on the Albaicin Hill. When the Moors came, the town was largely inhabited by Jews, for which they called it Garnat-al-Yahud - Palace of the Jews. But these days, the name most certainly makes one think of the beautiful Alhambra palace, one of the most precious architectural treasures in Spain (and the entire world). There is an old saying regarding the Alhambra - Si has muerto sin ver la Alhambra, no has vivido! (If you have died without seeing the Alhambra, you have not lived.) Granada is also a university city with over 50.000 students and therefore it has a great night life with small cafés and good restaurants.
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May 29, 2003 - Jun 07, 2007
Ronda, Spain -› Cordoba, Spain -› ...
Peter is a
better juggler than Andrew. We wait for the bus to Granada as we pass the time, entertaining
passengers. The journey will take us three full hours.
By the time we arrive in the Granada
bus station it is early evening. It isn't a long walk to the camping, where we
set up our tents. Then we catch a bus downtown and find something to eat. Mmmm,
those lovely Spanish tortilla's!
After dinner it's too late for another bus. All a bit tipsy from the wine we
decide to walk our wa...
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May 02, 2007 - May 06, 2007
Arriving in Granada we went straight for Alhambra. I had been there some years ago and I just loved the place - it is culture, history and beauty in one wonderful mix. The girls had not been there before so I was some kind of guide for them.
It was actually quite funny that last time I was there it was in November and I was lucky enough to walk around in 25 degrees and when I now visit it again in May I have only 15 degrees and light rain.
As usual when you visit this place...
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Apr 30, 2008 - May 21, 2008
Istanbul, Turkey -› Madrid, Spain -› ...
I woke up at 6am and met Austin at the lobby at 6.30am. We decided there and then that we wanted to buy the afternoon tickets because the both of us just wanted to buy the tickets and go back to sleep. Our journey up to the Alhambra by foot was harsh. The slope was very steep, we were sleepy and the weather was cold. We arrived at about 6.45am and there was a queue. Thankfully, it wasn't too long yet. After much waiting and chatting with the guy behind us (from Australia), the ticket office f...
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Jul 15, 2006 - Aug 12, 2006
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Today was just a relaxing day. I didn't wake until late, as usual, and then I walked to the train station which wasn't as far as I thought it would be. When I came into town I had taken a cab since it was so late but then when I looked at the map a bit I realized that it was close enough to walk. I figured out the train trip to Cadiz which only costs 4€ since I have the eurorail pass and then on the way back I walked up to Albyzier. I don't think I spelled that corre...
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