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Granada Spain - Glorious City Of Southern Spain

Situated at the foot of the southerly SierraAlbaicín. One of the oldest districts,
Nevada ski resort, Granada is one of theit has been declared a World Heritage Site,
most  splendid cities of eastern Andalucia.along  with  the Alhambra  and  Generalife.
On its southern side is 103 kms of fabulousThe Plaza de San Nicolas, at the highest
Mediterranean coastline, with the Costa delpoint of the Albaicín, is famous for its
Sol and Costa Tropical in close proximitymagnificent  view  of  the  Moorish Palace.
whilst, in between, lies a fertile plain
producing  exotic  fruits.Sacromonte Hill, which overlooks the city
from the north, is famous for its cave
Granada dates back to prehistoric times anddwellings, once home to a large gypsy
was known as Ilbyr. When the Romanscommunity. Here, you can find some of the
colonized the southern part of Iberia, theybest  flamenco shows  in  Andalucia.
built their own city there, calling it
Illibris. The Arabs, invading the PeninsulaPerhaps the most important Christian monument
in the eighth century, gave the city itsof Granada is the Cathedral. Built in
current  name  of  Granada.1523, Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand are
buried  there  in  the  Royal  Chapel.
Being the last Muslim city of Spain to be
reconquered by the Christians, Granada hasAmong museums well-worth visiting are the Art
an unmistakable Arab flavor, and MoorishMuseum in the Palacio de Carlos V at the
and  Christian  elements  go  hand-in-hand.Alhambra, the Alhambra Museum, the
Cathedral Museum, the Archaeological Museum
One of the most brilliant jewels of Granadaand  the Science  Museum.
is the Alhambra, a series of palaces and
gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty inIf the children become a little bored with
the fourteenth century. This mighty compoundsightseeing, they will just love the
of buildings, including the summer palaceactivities available in the nearby Sierra
called Generalife with its beautifulNevada ski resort or the beautiful beaches
fountains and gardens, stands at the footnot  too far  away. And  so  will  you!
of  the  Sierra  Nevada.
So ... come visit Granada and have the time
The hill facing the Alhambra is the oldof your lives!
Moorish casbah or medina called the



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