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Walking tour Granada
Granada is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. It’s a city full of art, culture, and history. Everyone loves this city and you’ll immediately understand why!
The local guide will take you to visit the main monuments of the city and the best spots. He will explain to you the history and the origins of Granada. Hope you’ll enjoy it!
Catedral de Granada
The tour starts at Plaza de Bib-Rambla, just near the Catedral de Granada which you’ll visit first. It’s one of the must-see monuments if you come to Granada.
This Cathedral is a Renaissance architectural work, wanted and ordered by Queen Isabel. It’s the second-largest cathedral in Spain, and it’s so famous for its chapels and a very large collection of works. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of the sacred chapels, the amazing paintings, and the dome. The cathedral is very bright inside, which is also due to the white walls.
Near the cathedral stands the Capilla Real de Granada. Here you can find the remains of the Catholic Kings Ferdinand and Isabel.
Alhambra tour
The tour will continue towards Alhambra: the soul of Granada.
O Alhambra is a unique architectural masterpiece in the world. It’s an Arabic citadel, palace, and fortress. The name Alhambra means “red castle”, for the red color of the walls that surrounded it. This masterpiece was founded as a military zone, but after the Spanish Reconquista in 1492, it became the royal residence.
You must have to visit the interior of this palace. You’ll be amazed by its beauty! Just remember to bring comfortable shoes. You have to walk a lot!
Inside the Alhambra, there are several palaces, towers, and gardens. Each one of these has its history and origin, which the guide will reveal to you. Then you’ll visit the Alcazaba, the oldest part of the Alhambra. It’s a castle used to take refuge from the assault of the enemies.
You’ll also admire the Generallife, another palace inside the Alhambra. It represented the sultan’s summer residence. Here you’ll find a place full of fountains, swimming pools, and colorful flowers.
Mirador de San Nicolas
Then you’ll move with the group to one of the best spots in the city.
The Mirador de San Nicolas is the most famous Granada’s viewpoint. It’s located in a very beautiful square in the historic Albaicin, an old Arab district of Granada. This Mirador offers an amazing view not only of Granada but also of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada.
To reach the Mirador, the guide will take you through the wonderful alleys of the Albayzin. This place is very famous and is visited by a lot of tourists every day. The square is often full of musicians and street artists, which will make the atmosphere even more relaxing.
Don’t forget to take a picture, especially at sunset! It will be a magic moment.
Parque Garcia Lorca
Another place you’ll visit will be a special park.
The Parque Garcia Lorca is located in the modern area of the city. It was dedicated to Federico Garcia Lorca, the famous Andalusian poet and playwright. Here you’ll find the house where Lorca lived and wrote many of his works until his arrest and murder. It’s an immense area where you can play sports, take a walk, read, and much more.
The Banuelo
The Banuelo is an Arab bath located next to the Darro River. The Arab baths were social meeting places where people went to relax, cut their hair, and of course wash. But it was also a spiritual practice and the guide will reveal you why.
The Banuelo is the best preserved of the four baths present in Granada and today is used to relax not only by locals but also by tourists.
After the conquest of the city in 1492 started the decline of those baths, and many of them were destroyed. Only a few survived, one more reason that you have to visit it! Entry is free.
The tour finally ends here. Hope you’ll enjoy it and have a great time in Granada!
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