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The Albaicín (Spanish pronunciation: [alβajˈθin]), also spelled Albayzín (from Arabic: ٱلْبَيّازِينْ, romanized: al-Bayyāzīn), is a neighbourhood of Granada, Spain. It is centered around a hill on the north side of the Darro River which passes through the city.
Discover what to see in the Albaicín of Granada, what route to do and which are the essential places that you should not miss.
Jul 31, 2024 · 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.
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.
Located on a hill opposite the world-famous Alhambra Palace, El Albaicín is steeped in Moorish influences and exudes a unique charm that transports visitors back to an era of magnificent architecture and artistic flourishing.
Albaicín, Granada is one of the most charming neighbourhoods in all of Andalusia. This old Moorish quarter, located near the famous Alhambra , is a tangle of winding cobblestone streets, small shops and hidden restaurants.
In 1994, the Albaicin was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an extension of the Alhambra. The Albaicin neighborhood is where Granada was born. It dates back to the 11th century when it was one of the most important centers of Muslim culture in Spain.
