Granada is a beautiful, ancient city in the south of Spain. It was the last Moorish stronghold to fall to King Fernando and Queen Isabel in 1492, and it was here that they lived in the Moorish palaces and gardens called
La Alhambra. It was near here that Queen Isabel gave Christopher Columbus the opportunity to sail on his historic journey to the Americas.At the foot of the Alhambra is the neighborhood of
El Albaycin. When the Christian Kings moved in, the Jewish and Muslim tradesmen moved out of the palace grounds and into this white washed hillside community which is now one of the most prestigious addresses in the city.The first things you notice in Granada are the beautiful
fountains throughout the city. Almost every plaza has a fountain at its center and outdoor cafes surrounding it.There is also an often-overlooked
monastery nestled in the hills among the buildings of the University of Granada.
One of Granada's most famous residents was Federico Garcia Lorca -- Spain's most beloved poet. His home and its grounds have been converted to a park, and in the right season, you'll be overwhelmed by the park's gorgeous variety of roses. To find out more about Garcia Lorca, click
here.In Granada, you must find time to listen to some of the beautiful classical guitar music. Here's a sample.
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The word, "Granada" means pomegranate, and throughout the city you'll see companies using the pomegranate as part of their logo -- This one is from the Bank of Granada. |
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