{"id":8685,"date":"2019-06-28T14:20:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T14:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=8685"},"modified":"2019-06-28T14:20:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T14:20:31","slug":"granada-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/granada-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Do in Granada Beyond the Alhambra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Alhambra is one of the best cities in Spain<\/a>, and it remains a powerful symbol of the country’s multicultural past. Set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada peaks, the ancient palace and fortress complex was constructed by the Moors who invaded the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th century onwards. Between the opulent palaces and the manicured gardens of the Generalife, the Alhambra was certainly worthy of housing the emirs of the once powerful Nasrid Dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today the 1,000-year old Alhambra is one of Spain\u2019s most high-profile tourist attractions, drawing over 6,000 visitors each day. The presence of this UNESCO World Heritage Site has made Granada a popular day trip from nearby Andalusian cities like M\u00e1laga<\/a>, Seville<\/a>, or C\u00f3rdoba<\/a>. However, many dismiss Granada as the city that\u2019s simply attached to the Alhambra without fully diving into what makes the town special.
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The Alhambra is undoubtedly the worthy headline act of Granada, but here are a few other highlights that definitely shouldn\u2019t be skipped over.
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Albayz\u00edn <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Albayzín district, Granada, Spain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Situated on the opposite hill of the Alhambra is the district of Albayz\u00edn<\/a>, the two of which make up the medieval part of Granada. The serene Islamic architecture of this residential neighborhood harmoniously blends with the traditional Andalusian architecture, while the religious, political, and poetic style of the Nasrid Dynasty has been injected with healthy doses of Spanish Renaissance and Baroque culture over the centuries. The medieval town planning and uneven landscape make for spontaneous viewpoints of Granada, making its cobblestone streets the perfect place to simply wander and get lost.
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Albayz\u00edn is the origin of the city of Granada, and its original spirit can be felt throughout. The timeworn buildings and Arab-flavored street life makes for a gritty and scruffy ambiance that\u2019s rougher around the edges, but it\u2019s part of what makes Granada such a fascinating place where cultures once collided. The bohemian shops selling incense, leather bags, and multicolored lamps are more reminiscent of the streets of Morocco than the traditional image of Spain.
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Tapas Scene<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n