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On the top of everyone's Granada sightseeing list, of course, is the Alhambra, and rightly so. But after you've checked it off, wander through the winding streets of this historic city to find hidden gardens, ancient baths, and so many breathtaking views you won't know where to look. The Albaicín, the atmospheric neighborhood that clings to the hillside above the Darro River along a steep gorge, is the best place to make these discoveries. Be warned, those killer views come courtesy of many killer steps; the footsore can jump on regular buses that take a circular route from Plaza Nueva to either the Albaicín or the Alhambra.
Millions of sightseers flock to Granada for one reason: the extraordinary Alhambra citadel, the most exciting and sensual of all European monuments. It was the...more
After a visit to the Bañuelo, it's likely you'll want to experience the historic baths for yourself. Just across the river you'll find a deceptively large...more
Granada's cathedral offers a Spanish Renaissance break from the Moorish mood of the Alhambra citadel—but not from the ornate richness. Built between 1521...more
Heading northwest from the cathedral, you can go on a good church crawl down the Calle San Jerónimo, taking in a succession of half-forgotten churches,...more
Formerly part of the Mezquita del Nogal (Mosque of the Walnut Tree), these beautifully restored baths date from the 11th century and are among the oldest and...more
The Albaicín is full of carmines, houses with walled gardens hidden from public view. The Carmen de la Victoria is a residence for guests of the...more
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