Timed-entry tickets sell out fast—here’s the simplest way to secure yours. Set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the Alhambra palace is one of the greatest surviving examples of Islamic architecture in Europe, and an icon of Granada’s Moorish past. The network of red-stone palaces (Alhambra means ‘red fort’ in Arabic) sits atop the hills […]
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From hidden inscriptions to water engineering—insights you’ll notice on site. Of all the world’s monuments, the Alhambra Palace in Granada is one of the most visited in Andalusia, Spain, and even the world. No matter how much you hear about it before you go, it always manages to surprise and delight. This is exactly why […]
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Plan like a pro—what to book, when to arrive, how to navigate. The Alhambra is one of the most beautiful places in Spain, and it’s the soul of Granada. When you visit the Red Castle, it becomes clear why it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a top tourist attraction in the country, one of […]
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A scenic, lesser‑known approach to the Alhambra—a great link between the city and the fortress. One of the most curious and intriguing streets for people who visit Granada is the Cuesta de los Chinos. It is one of the pedestrian access points used to enter the Alhambra and Generalife monumental complex, connecting the hill of […]
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One of the greatest pleasures when travelling is planning every detail. To do so, there is nothing better than actually knowing the site you are going to visit. With that in mind, if you are travelling to Granada, we recommend you do a virtual tour of the Alhambra. You can use this map of The […]
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A centuries‑old guestbook—the Alhambra through the names that passed by. We have often awoken to the news that some traveller or other has wanted to immortalise his presence at the Alhambra with graffiti or a daubed message. When this happens, it’s typical to think of vandals, but you might be surprised to know the number […]
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What International travelers should know about safety and services—no fuss, just facts. The Alhambra is one of the most-visited monuments in the world. In fact, it’s usually featured in the top ten. Many visitors ask us about safety at the Alhambra and what to do when visiting the monument. For this reason, we’ve decided to give you some […]
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Alice Guy, the first female filmmaker in the world, was in Granada and fell in love with the Sacromonte hill. She did it so deeply, that she shot the children of the gypsy neighbourhood. We can still enjoy theses frames, without them losing emotion and artistic quality, but Who was Alice Guy and How did […]
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From pages to places—trace Irving’s footsteps through the city. One of the most read books on the Alhambra is Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving. Without a doubt, it is a essential reading for those who love the Nasrid palace. However, there is even more to the mark left by Washington Irving on Granada. […]
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Today we’d like to share one of the Alhambra’s most fascinating legends with you. The Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra, one of the stories to be found in Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving. The backdrop for the legend is The Infant’s Tower. The Alhambra in the 18th century had poorly […]
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