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Albayzin, Granada

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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 LuizDutraNeto

  Whenever in Granada, visiting "Albayzin" is absolutely a must! This is the old Arab quarter of Granada ... At the last years of the Nasrid Kingdom, it had 40,000 inhabitants and over 30 mosques...  more »

• By Bvlawrie

  Fantastic place wonderful winding streets and narrow alley ways. You have got to enjoy walking otherwise you will miss so much. Spectacular views of the Alhambra and Sierras beyond.  more »

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