Granada

Granada is a Spanish city, capital of the province of Granada, in Andalusia. With 233,000 inhabitants, it is an important artistic and cultural center. The city has many famous monuments, such as the Alhambra, the Cathedral, the Alcaiceria, and the Corral del Carbon. It is near Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in Spain, in the valley where the Genil and Darro rivers meet. The Darro runs through the Albaicin and the Sacromonte, two charming historical areas of the city.

 Districts 

 Realejo 
Realejo is where the Jewish people of Granada lived for hundreds of years. In 1492, Isabella of Castile forced the Jewish people of Granada to leave Spain. Now, it is known for its street art and food.

 Cartuja 
Cartuja is named after an old monastery in this district. The area also contains many buildings that are part of the University of Granada.

 Bib-Rambla 
This district is named after a big, important gate built by the Nasrid dynasty. The name means "Gate of the Ears." Bib-Rambla is in the middle of the city, and it has many important landmarks like the cathedral.

 Sacromonte 
The Sacromonte is in the northern half of Granada, near the Albaicin. It is famous for the Romani people that have lived there. It has many houses made from caves dug into the hill. It is famous for flamenco dancing, as well as its views of the Alhambra.

 Albaicin 
The Albaicin is one of the oldest areas of Granada. In fact, before the city of Granada, there was an older city here called Elvira. Like the Sacromonte, it is famous for its views of the Alhambra.

 Zaidin 
Zaidin is an area in the far south of Granada. It has the most people of any district in Granada.

Related pages
Battle of Granada

 Other websites 

 Detailed information about the Alhambra
 Website of the Granada Tourist Office 
 Granada Local Tourist Guide 
 Photos of Granada
 International Students Community 
 More interesting information about the Alhambra 


Category:Capital cities in Spain