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Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the Generalife, the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this part of Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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Jul 30, 2023 · Albaycin in Granada – Spectacular Old District in the Shadow of the Alhambra. The Albaicín (or Albayzín) is the oldest neighborhood of Granada. Situated in front of the Alhambra, on the San Cristobal hill, and surrounded by Sacromonte, Elvira street and the Darro river, the Albaicín is a world apart.
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The Albaicin is the neighborhood that extends from the highest part of the San Miguel hill to Elvira street, which starts in Plaza Nueva. Although it is known as the Arab quarter, Iberians, Greeks, Romans, and Visigoths have lived in its streets, giving the Albaicin a unique cultural mix.
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Today, El Albaicín is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Granada’s most visited and beloved neighbourhoods. Architecture and Sights. Mirador de San Nicolás. An absolute must-visit in El Albaicín is the Mirador de San Nicolás. From this vantage point you have breathtaking views of the Alhambra, with the Sierra Nevada in the background.
The barrio Albaicín is the Medieval heart of Granada. This UNESCO World Heritage neighbourhood dates back to the 13th Century when Granada was under the Nasrid rule. Like all medieval townships, it has winding cobblestone streets and narrow city blocks.
WHAT TO SEE IN THE ALBAICÍN NEIGHBORHOOD OF GRANADA? 1.Paseo de los Tristes; 2.El Bañuelo; 3.Palacio de los Córdova; 4.Carmen de la Victoria; 5.Casa del Chapiz; 6.Mirador de San Nicolás; 7.Plaza Larga; 8.Mirador de San Miguel alto; 9. Calle de las teterías; 10.Calle Elvira; Map with route through the Albaicín of Granada