Granada
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Granada is a beautiful Spanish city that is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where the Genil and Darro Rivers converge. The breathtaking natural scenery around the city of Granada is combined with the amazing architecture seen within the city to make it a popular tourist destination for national as well as international travelers.
One of the most popular tourist areas in Granada is the ancient palace and citadel of the Alhambra. This is actually a small city unto itself with a huge garden area known as the Generalife as well as a fortress called the Alcazaba and a government area known as the Medina. The Alhambra overlooks the actual city of Granada and provides a spectacular view from the city, as well as providing an impressive view of the city from its buildings.
The spectacular Cathedral of the Annunciation is a highlight of the tour of the city with its towering Renaissance type architecture. The Cathedral took a total of 181 years to be fully constructed and features some very unusual circular styles as well as combinations of various types of design techniques.
For those that enjoy a day exploring the past, the Sacromonte, which is a protected historical area, is a wonder to explore. In this area houses are literally dug into the side of the mountain and these cave houses are still in use today. The Flamenco dance and many of the types of traditional songs found throughout Spain are said to have originated from the Gitano people that lived in the area. The Gitano Centro de Interpretación del Sacromonte is a cultural center designed to promote and preserve this unique culture.
In order to make the most of the wide variety of cultural events and sites to see in the city of Granada it is a good idea to consider booking some of the guided tours around the city. These tours can be recommended by hotel staff or by the Tourist Information Center and ensure that visitors won’t miss any of the major sites. In the evening the local tapas bars are popular places to stop in and have a few appetizers and sample the local wines before eating at the world class restaurants located throughout the city.