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Jul 30, 2023 · 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. Discover the most iconic neighbourhood of Granada.
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The Albaicín Neighbourhood. Discover the history of the Albaicín quarter. Contact information and map. Check out what to see and what to do in Granada on the Spain tourism portal | spain.info.
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- Paseo de los Tristes. It is really called Paseo del Padre Manjón, although due to the fact that for decades the deceased were said goodbye to this street and to the cemetery, it ended up being popularly called Paseo de los Tristes, and that is how it is known today.
- El Bañuelo. El Bañuelo de Granada is an Arab bath from the Ziri period, 11th century, declared a Site of Cultural Interest and located on the Paseo de los Tristes itself, in front of the Cadí Bridge.
- Palacio de los Córdova. The Palacio de los Cordova de Granada, was built between 1530 and 1592 in the Placeta de las Descalzas (near the Plaza Isabel la Católica), and later moved in 1960 to the Cuesta del Chapiz, its current location.
- Carmen de la Victoria. Many visitors are not aware of what a Carmen from Granada is. It is a typical type of house, rustic and fenced, that has a garden, green space, orchard and fountain or pool.
Why visit Granada's Albaicin? The hillside Albaicin neighborhood is where Granada was born. It dates back to the 11 th century when it was one of the most important centers of Muslim culture in Spain. Today, this bohemian neighborhood is characterized by its narrow winding cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed houses and palatial estates.
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.
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. “Medieval urban sprawl”, some scholars call such towns.
May 15, 2020 · Albaicín is a neighborhood in Granada that maintains the layout of Medieval Moorish narrow streets. With its neat narrow lanes and well-kept traditional houses, the area has retained its old charm and is the ideal place to discover Moorish architecture. Albaicín is especially famous for its dramatic views overlooking the Alhambra palace.
