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Granada is the capital of the province of Granada in Andalusia (southern Spain) and is located in a metropolitan area of the Vega de Granada. The
city has a population of 228,682 (2022) residents, most of whom work in agricultural product processing or tourism. The University of Granada is also
of great economic and cultural importance; with around 60,000 students, it is one of the largest educational institutions in Spain.
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Sacromonte quarter Sacromonte in Granada will transport you to a completely different world. The small neighborhood is famous for its cave
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Albaicín quarter This district, located on a hill opposite the Alhambra, housed the royal residence in the 11th century under the Ziries
dynasty. Remains of the Alcazaba walls, the archways of the Monaita and Elvira gates, the Arco de las Pesas arch, the 11th-century Arab baths, and
the Dar Al-Horra palace, which belonged to the mother of King Boabdil, can still be found from this period.
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Abbey of Sacromonte It was built on the site where treasure hunters discovered the famous lead plates in 1594 with inscriptions of saints
persecuted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. The authenticity of these documents was confirmed by the Council of Granada in 1600. The abbey
is reached via a 17th-century Stations of the Cross.
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Coral de Carbón This is how stylishly Moorish traders stored their goods in the 14th century. The Corral del Cárbon (Coal Yard) in Granada is
a Moorish building that served as an inn, warehouse, and shop.
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La Cartuja Monastery The Carthusian monastery in Granada, known locally as "La Cartuja," is considered one of the most important Baroque
buildings in Spain.
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Monastery of San Jerónimo A magnificent Renaissance temple, built by Diego de Siloe and Florentino the Indian. The main altar and the convent are
exceptional.
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Alcaicería The old Arabian silk market, which has hardly lost its activity over the centuries lost (even if souvenirs are more commonly traded
these days).
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Cathedral The cathedral, with its five naves, is considered one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Spain. It was built during the
transition period from Gothic to Renaissance and still displays features of the earlier style.
Particularly noteworthy are the large chapel, the Capilla Mayor, the side chapels, and, of course, the façade with its sculptures.
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The Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) The Royal Chapel in Granada is connected to the cathedral but has its own entrance. It is the burial place of
the Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand.
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Córdova Palace The Córdova Palace in Granada is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in all of Andalusia.
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Palace of the Madrasa The Madrasa of Granada dates back to the mid-14th century. Founded by Yusuf I, the Emir of Granada, it served for a long
time as the city's Moorish university.
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Real Chancillería The Royal Palace of Granada is a magnificent 16th-century building. The courtyard was designed by Diego de Siloé, and the
façade is an example of Italian Mannerism.
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Botanical Garden (Jardín botánico) Its roots date back to the 1780s, when Granada's city fathers established a medicinal garden here. In the
mid-19th century, the Botanical Garden was finally converted to a new purpose. From then on, it served as a teaching resource for the city's students.
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Puerta de Elvira The Puerta de Elvira was built in the eleventh century. Commissioned by the Zirids, it quickly became one of the most
important border fortifications in the Albaicín quarter of Granada.
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Casa de los Tiros Museum Formerly part of the city walls, the palace served as a defensive structure. Since 1921, its interior has housed an
interesting museum. Here you'll find a small library and several photos of famous Spanish kings.
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San Pedro y San Pablo Church The Church of San Pedro and San Pablo, built between 1559 and 1567, is located at the foot of the Alhambra on the
Carrera del Darro.
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San Gil and Santa Ana Church The church, built in 1537 in the Mudéjar style characteristic of Granada, is located on Calle Santa Ana, named
after her, on the left bank of the Río Darro, a few hundred meters northeast of the Cathedral.
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Santo Domingo Church The church of Santo Domingo, built from 1512 until the 18th century, is predominantly in the Gothic style and is located
on the Plaza de Santo Domingo, which bears its name, in the Realejo quarter.
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Santos Justo and Pastor Church The Catholic parish church Colegiata Parroquial de los Mártires Santos Justo yPastor is located in the Plaza de
la Universidad in the center of the city of Granada.
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Dar-al-Horra Palace The Nasrid Palace dates back to the 15th century and, with its ornately decorated coffered ceilings, is a wonderful
example of Arab architecture. The palace was originally the residence of a sultan's mother.
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El Salvador Church The Parroquia del Salvador on the Placeta de Abad is located in the oldest part of the Albaicín quarter, near the Alhambra
and north of the city center.
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