Alhambra Castle, Spain
From series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
The special place among the prominent attractions of Spain is occupied by the Alhambra Castle. This unique architectural monument has witnessed many important historical events. The citadel is located on al-Sabika hill at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. The initiator of its construction was Mohammed I, the Moorish ruler. In the middle of the 13th century he ordered to build new fortifications on top of the mountain. The fortress has being constructed for more than several centuries. Every year, it was expanded and supplemented with new buildings and picturesque gardens.
A graceful mosque, several watch towers, palaces and pavilions, as well as a residential area for more than 2 000 people were built there. At the time of the completion, fortress city walls were about 2 000 meters long, and the area of the palace and park complex was about 140 000 square meters. The fine palace, which originally served as a royal residence, witnessed a number of bloody battles. More importantly, it was in danger of being ruined.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Cajero automatico Caja Granada' located in 0.51 km (
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Car rental office: 'Cheapcar' is located in 0.91 km (
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Fuel station: 'Audi' in 1.14 km
Supermarket: 'Encarnación Luna Ruiz' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'san agustin' in 0.46 km
Apotheek: 'María Del Carmen Zarco Ríos' in 0.43 km
Police station: 'Dirección General de la Policía' in 0.7 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'El Rincón de San Pedro' in 0.2 km
Railway station: 'Granada' in 1.87 km
Nearest airports:
» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 16 km
» Malaga Airport AGP - in 97 km
» Almeria Airport LEI - in 114 km
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 133 km
» Moron Airport OZP - in 179 km
» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 16 km
» Malaga Airport AGP - in 97 km
» Almeria Airport LEI - in 114 km
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 133 km
» Moron Airport OZP - in 179 km
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Vincci Albayzin
Located in 0 km from Alhambra Castle
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Rooms: 106
Route on the map:
Rooms: 106
Featuring a classic décor, each room has a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safe. The marble bathroom with bath or shower includes free … More: photo, rates and booking
Students Suites
Located in 1 km from Alhambra Castle
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Rooms: 45
Route on the map:
Rooms: 45
Each brightly decorated room features a desk, fridge and wardrobe. They include air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV and shared bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
Located in 2 km from Alhambra Castle
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Rooms: 368
Route on the map:
Rooms: 368
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada have a minibar and satellite TV. Private bathrooms come with a bath tub … More: photo, rates and booking
Motel Sierra Nevada
Located in 3 km from Alhambra Castle
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Rooms: 33
Route on the map:
Rooms: 33
The functional, air-conditioned rooms at Motel Sierra Nevada feature satellite TV, a desk, telephone and private bathroom. Some rooms have … More: photo, rates and booking
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