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Granada was conquered in 1492 by the Catholic Monarchs and progressively transformed into a Christian city over the course of the 16th century. [6] The Alhambra, a medieval Nasrid citadel and palace, is located in Granada. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture [7] and one of the most visited tourist sites in Spain.
CITY GUIDES: Besides the majestic Alhambra, Granada’s subtler charms of flamenco-filled caverns and a winding patchwork of medieval streets make it Spain’s most unique destination, says Paul ...
The coast of Granada province is known as the Costa Tropical. It attracts large numbers of both Spanish and foreign holiday-makers. The main resorts are Almuñecar, Salobreña and La Herradura. The city of Granada brings in tourists from all over the world thanks to its Moorish architecture, especially the famous Alhambra palace.
The Cathedral of Granada is dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación. Unlike most cathedrals in Spain, construction was not begun until the sixteenth century in 1518 in the centre of the old Muslim Medina, [3] after acquisition of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada from its Muslim rulers in 1492.
Remains of the Palacio del Partal Alto today, integrated into the Partal Gardens. This pool was once the center of the palace's main courtyard. The Palacio del Partal Alto ("Upper Partal Palace" in Spanish), [1] [2] [3] also known as the Palacio de Yusuf III ("Palace of Yusuf III") [4] or the Palacio del Conde del Tendilla ("Palace of the Count of Tendilla"), [5] [6]: 58 is a former palace in ...
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The Granada Mosque (Spanish: Mezquita de Granada) is a Sunni Islam mosque, located adjacent to the Plaza San Nicholas in the Albaicin district of Granada, Spain.It was the first mosque built in the city since 1492, when the conquest of Granada by Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon concluded the reconquest of Spain by the Catholic Monarchs.
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