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Alhambra

Plaza Bib-rambla 27, Granada, Spain
Description: One of Spain’s most famous and treasured landmarks is the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex on the hill of Assabica, in the southeast border of Granada. Built in the 13th century by the Moorish rulers of the area, ...Read More

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    thing to do in Granada
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Alhambra Reviews

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Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travelprone from Carlsbad, California
  • May 18, 2004
Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra
Quote: Even with the restricted capacity of visitors, when we entered the Palace, in each room there were crowds of people. Like others, we were overwhelmed by the beauty, amazed by the civilized yet simple artfulness within this famed remnant of Moorish... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal GRAND GRANADA

Alhambra Tour

Quote: The Alhambra is well worth visiting for several hours. Reserve tickets on the internet before your trip so that you can get inside. The carvings in the old Moorish palaces are so incredible. The views from the military quarters towers are... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Spring on the Coast in Andalucia

Alhambra

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ragansj from Calgary, Alberta
  • March 16, 2004
Quote: This is a huge palace and fortress that was built beginning in the 12th century by the Moors after their invasion of Spain. It’s in marvelous condition and one is able to see how life was during that time and the artistic mettle of these... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Southern Spain in the Spring

Alhambra and Generalife

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JohnHMartin from Dunwoody, Georgia
  • November 5, 2003
Quote: It is a lavish palace enriched by the Moorish and constructed for defensive purposes on a rocky hilltop above the Darro River. The Generalife glory is its gardens and courtyards. It is such a popular site to visit that it is highly recommended to... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Great week at Costa del Sol, Spain

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The Alhambra Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jaebirdypie from New York, New York
  • July 25, 2003
The Alhambra Palace
Quote: At the foot of the gorgeous Sierra Nevada range lies the once Moorish kingdom of Granada. The fantastic Alhambra Palace sits atop its ridge overlooking this ancient city like a jewel glistening in the Iberian sun. I was completely taken by its... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal The Jewel of Granada

The Alhambra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by grampy from Glendale, Arizona
  • May 30, 2003
Quote: The Alhambra "Red Palace" is located in Granada. I went there on a tour from Club Marbella. It was operated by Jasmine Tours and they were a very good tour to go on for the day. The tour guide spoke four languages and three of these were used on... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Beautiful Costa Del Sol

The Alhambra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LizaNS from Royal Palm Beach, Florida
  • May 27, 2003
The Alhambra
Quote: My traveling companion and I took a guided tour of the Alhambra, which I highly recommend; otherwise you may not get into the Palace due to long lines of people wanting to see this work of architecture. It was well worth the trip. It's an... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Spain in June

La Alhambra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by funkyvixen from Bristol, United Kingdom
  • December 5, 2002
Quote: Well worth the price - we went in the afternoon (the majority of larger tour parties go in the morning). You can book tickets online before you go and pick them up at the counter. Make sure you stick to your entry slot at the palacio de nazaries.... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal Whistlestop Andalucia & Morocco

La Alhambra - Palace and Dungeons

  • 4 out of 5 stars by CaitlinOH from Boston, Massachusetts
  • June 6, 2002
Quote: The word breathtaking is hardly sufficient to describe La Alhambra. It is a palace set high above the city of Granada, with absolutely incredible architecture. There are open gardens with fountains and ponds to walk through, as well as gardens... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal A loop through Spain

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Alhambra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JulieHB from New York, New York
  • April 26, 2002
Alhambra
Quote: One cannot separate Granada from the Alhambra or vice versa. The enormous Alhambra palace complex and neighboring Generalife has been part of the landscape of Granada for thirteen centuries and counting, dwarfed only by the Sierra Nevada Mountains... Read the full Alhambra review

From journal GRANADA en Marzo