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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.
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.
History of Albaicín. 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.
Discover what to see in the Albaicín of Granada, what route to do and which are the essential places that you should not miss.
May 18, 2023 · History, monuments, viewpoints, accommodation, Flamenco, fountains, carmenes,... everything you need to know to prepare your trip to the Albaicín.
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 period of splendor and greatest expansion of the ...
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.
