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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.
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.
The property of the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada, stands on two adjacent hills, separated by the river Darro. Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albayzín form the medieval part of the City of Granada, which preserves remains of the ancient Arabic quarter.
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.
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.
El Albaicín es el barrio que se extiende desde la parte más alta del cerro de San Miguel hasta la calle Elvira, que nace en Plaza Nueva. Aunque es conocido como el barrio árabe, en sus calles han vivido íberos, griegos, romanos y visigodos; lo que aporta al Albaicín una mezcla cultural única.
Discover what to see in the Albaicín of Granada, what route to do and which are the essential places that you should not miss.
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.
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.
El Albaicín, Granada’s enchanting Arabic quarter, is a vivid witness to the rich history and cultural heritage of this Spanish city. 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 ...
