Holiday Destination to Alhambra, Granada

In the city of Granada there is a spectacular Moorish palace where he was staying in the old monarch and his court. A Muslim artwork interiors, courtyards decorated and truly amazing.

Situated on a hill about 400 meters above the city of Granada in an ancient palace that served as a royal palace, had all the necessary facilities to enable it to live a rich population: schools, shops, mosques, etc..

Ben-Al-Hamar conducted the construction of the first core of the palace and his son Mohammed II made the fortification of the entire building. After the reconquest in 1492 by Catholic Monarchs Alhambra became a royal palace.

In 1984 UNESCO declared the complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife as Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In 2007 this fort was on the verge of becoming a finalist for the election of the new 7 wonders of the world.

To visit the Alhambra it should be done with a lot in advance. If you do not want to stay at the gates of one of the most wonderful visit to a Moorish enclosure is necessary to make a reservation at least one month in advance depending on the time of year you visit.

Admission is about EUR 12 can make a day visit but it is also advisable to make an overnight visit with all the dramatic lighting of the room. There are also tours with official guides that just over twenty dollars a didactic teach us the secrets to save this wonderful place.