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Granada (/ ɡ r ə ˈ n ɑː d ə / grə-NAH-də; Spanish: [ɡɾaˈnaða] ⓘ, locally) is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro.
- Witness Moorish perfectionism at the Alhambra. Granada is best known for its world-class Alhambra, a majestic hilltop stronghold, consisting of ornately decorated palaces (Palacios Nazaríes), robust fortifications (the Alcazaba) and graceful gardens (the Generalife).
- Visit interred royals at the Capilla Real. Although nothing that the conquering Reyes Católicos built, after recapturing Granada from the Moors in 1492, rivals the Alhambra, the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) comes closest.
- Wax lyrical about Lorca’s Granada. Nobody has encapsulated the alluring landscapes and haunting culture of Andalucía quite like Federico García Lorca (1898–1936).
- Add too much sugar to your mint tea at a tetería. You won’t find clusters of teterías in most other Spanish cities because they’re a remnant of the Moorish culture that the emirs left behind when Boabdil was sent packing into the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Address: Calle Real de la Alhambra. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline.
- Entertainment and Nightlife, Free, Cafes, Neighborhood/Area, Recreation, Shopping, Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day.
- Museums, Free, Neighborhood/Area, Churches/Religious Sites, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Natural Wonders, Free, Neighborhood/Area, Hiking, Recreation. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
Discover Granada, a city with a rich Andalusian legacy and a World Heritage Site, the Alhambra. Explore its monuments, museums, gastronomy and Arab baths, and enjoy its festivals and events.
Discover the history, culture and beauty of Granada, a city with a rich and diverse heritage. Learn about its landmarks, characters, events and attractions in this official tourism guide.
Discover Granada's rich cultural heritage, from Moorish palaces and churches to tapas bars and graffiti art. Find the best attractions, activities, articles and guidebooks for your city break in Granada.
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May 13, 2024 · Granada, city, capital of Granada provincia (province) in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Andalusia, southern Spain. It lies along the Genil River at the northwestern slope of the Sierra Nevada, 2,260 feet (689 metres) above sea level. The Darro River, much reduced by irrigation.
