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Albayzin, Granada

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Neighborhood Historic Walking Area

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Become part of living history at Albayzin, the city’s old Moorish neighborhood, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. Nostalgic and quaint, the area retained most of the narrow winding streets and buildings of its medieval Moorish past. Situated on a hill above the city center and offering unobstructed views of the famous Alhambra, this ancient quarter allows visitors a chance to see and explore white-washed old buildings, Arabic shops and restaurants, and scenic gardens. Dating back to the 14th century, when it thrived as a self-contained regional center, the neighborhood is now a kind of open-air museum in which you could lose yourself for days. Highlights within the area include remains of an Arab bath complex, the city’s archaeological museum, and a Catholic church built on the remains of a Moorish mosque. Work out when and for how long to visit Albayzin and other Granada attractions using our handy Granada online road trip planner .

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• By juci2015

  Albaicin para nós, brasileiros.... lugares lindos para explorar e curtir com longos passeios. Adorei!  more »

  Albaicin for us, Brazilians.... Beautiful places to explore and enjoy with long walks. Loved!
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• By jimc846

  Requires some walking, and can be spread over some days. May was very hot: 28ºC at 8 p.m. Almost every turn in this part of the city reveals a photo marvel or in my case, a place to paint.  more »

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