Granada

Granada is the city of La Alhambra. No doubt the spectacular Nazari complex outshines any other monument, but Granada is also the hometown of the Catholic Monarchs and his grandson Charles V.

Christian kings made the city an emblem of the triumph of faith, and filled it with palaces, most notably that of Charles V, civil buildings, such as the Lonja, and beautiful churches, highlighting the Cathedral, with its unique Royal Chapel.

With a large and populous university that embraces a wide range of cultural offer, and with numerous and renowned flamenco tablaos, especially in the popular neighborhood of the Albaycin, the city is at the forefront of diversity in Andalucia.

Equally famous is the sunset from the Albaycin, after tasting the traditional cuisine, with recipes full of Jewish and Muslim influences.

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To have in mind
- To have in mind of Granada
  How to organize the visits to the monuments in Granada
- What to see in Granada
  A proposal to visit Granada with the contents already organized and ready in PDF and MP3
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Monumental set of the Alhambra
- The Alhambra
  An astonishingly beautiful palace and fortress complex, once occupied by the Nazari sultans
- The Generalife
  The Gardens of Nazari Kings were a place to rest from palace intrigues
- Carlos V Palace
  Magnificent Renaissance palace with a strong symbolism of imperial power
- Santa María de la Alhambra church
  It stands on the site of a mosque of the Alhambra
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Religious Architecture
- Cathedral of Granada
  Prototypical building of Andalusian Renaissance, outstanding work by Diego de Siloe
- Royal Chapel
  The Royal Chapel symbolizes the unification of Spanish kingdoms
- Sagrario Church
  It has interesting altarpieces, paintings and sculptures belonging to Granada Baroque school
- Cartuja Monastery
  This is one of the most splendid monastic complexes in Andalusia
- San Jeronimo Monastery
  Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba’s (the Great Captain) mausoleum
- Church of San Juan de Dios
  The relics of San Juan de Dios are worshipped in this baroque temple
- Convent of Santa Cruz la Real
  It was founded by the Catholic Monarchs in an old mosque
- Saint Idelfonso Church
  It is a Mudejar church with a facade designed by Diego de Siloe
- Santo Domingo Church
  This temple mixes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles
- Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (Nuestra Señora de las Angustias)
  Beautiful Baroque church where Granada’s patron saint receives cult
- Saints Justo and Pastor Church
  Its high altarpiece was one of the first to use salomonic columns
- Church of Santa Ana
  The interior houses a Mudejar coffered ceiling and several statues of great interest
- Sacromonte Abbey
  It is in Valparaíso hill, a place to enjoy Granada's beautiful views
- Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
  It has beautiful Mudejar coffered ceilings of the late sixteenth century
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Civil Architecture
- The Lonja of Granada
  Built in 1518, it has interesting cofferings inside
- Royal Chancery
  This Rennaisance building is seat of the Andalusian High Court of Justice
- Corral del Carbon (Coal House)
  It was a warehouse for keeping cereal harvest before selling it in Granada
- Hospital San Juan de Dios
  It has two arcaded courtyards, decorated with mural paintings and tiles
- Royal Hospital
  It is designed as Italian Renaissance hospitals
- Castril House. Archaeological Museum
  It is one of the best Reinassance Palaces in Granada, built in 1539
- Cordova Palace
  It preserves its sixteenth century cofferings
- Chirimias House
  Its name comes from a wind musical instrument used in celebrations
- Casa de los Tiros (House of Shots)
  The facade is decorated with figures of classical mythological heroes
- Beneroso Palace
  The palace has a beautiful sixteenth century facade
- Fountain: Pilar del Toro
  It is ascribed to Diego de Siloe, dating from the sixteenth century
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Other places of interest
- Albayzin neighborhood
  It is a magical neighborhood that still retains its own urban planning from the Nazari period
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Special
- Corpus Fair in Granada
  The Corpus is the most important festival that is held in Granada
- The crosses of May in Granada
  It is celebrated in the first days of May, installing artistic crosses in the squares
- Matisse and the Alhambra 1910-2010
  The exhibition recreates the fascination that the artist felt for the Alhambra
- International Music and Dance Festival
  Granada becomes in the universal capital of Music and Dance
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