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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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  • Nice neighborhood from which it is possible to see the Alhambra. I liked a lot the small streets and the squares of the churches. I loved a lot the shops and restaurant at the bottom of the hill... 
    Nice neighborhood from which it is possible to see the Alhambra. I liked a lot the small streets and the squares of the churches. I loved a lot the shops and restaurant at the bottom of the hill...  more »
  • This is a nice neighborhood to explore if you feel like a hilly walk but it's not an incredible experience. Its history is obviously to be respected and there are some lovely streets, but it's... 
    This is a nice neighborhood to explore if you feel like a hilly walk but it's not an incredible experience. Its history is obviously to be respected and there are some lovely streets, but it's...  more »

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