Location: Province of Granada
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Things to do in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best History Museums
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
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1. The Palma Sugar Refinery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Museo Almazara La Erilla
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Almazara La Erilla is en ancient olive oil mill and olive oil press from the XV century, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List as the best-preserved complex of its kind in the Southern Europe. During the visit, our guests obtain a deep understanding of the entire process of olive oil extraction and learn all the most important facts about Spanish EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
Reviewed By miguel2304
Charming village outside Granada where the oldest well preserved oil mill in Europe is. Going back into the past, from the Romans to the Arabs way of storing, pressing and olive oil, understanding the process and valuing the subtle but remarkable taste of different olive oils during our interesting tasting afterwards. A good experience and very knowledgeable guides. Thank you.
3. Archive Saint John of God Museum
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4.5 based on 179 reviews
4. Centro de Interpretacion Cuevas de Guadix
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
The Interpretation Centre is presented to the visitor as a starting point to visit the unique Barrio de las Cuevas of Guadix, where the visitor has the possibility of: 1º. Discovering the History and Evolution of the Barrio de Cuevas of Guadix,; 2º. Discovering the different uses and typologies of caves of that area and also travelling to other world places; 3º. Feeling the ways of life of these cave dwellings in a none-too-distant past, going back to the early XX century (1940s and 1950s), just before the modernity turned the Barrio de Cuevas into a modern neighbourhood. It is nowadays inhabited by more than 5000 people and it had all the services, ... 4º. Approaching to the traditions and handicrafts of the Barrio de Cuevas; 5º. Sharing the knowledge and the experience of the Pick-Masters of Caves and the building techniques; 6º. Being surprised by the features which makes this cave dwellings sustainable housings; 7º. Enjoying temporary exhibitions, ETC ...
Reviewed By 580helenc
Looking for a trip out of Granada that is a little different Guadix is perfect. The cave museum and a pleasant afternoon strolling around the area and taking on the spectacular vista from the mirador is a perfect escape. The museum is a treasure trove of how life was, facinating, it appeared to be run by the bar next door - we stopped there for lunch - good honest food and friendly service. The whole village area was friendly and welcoming
5. La Casa De Bernarda Alba
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
La Böhemia proposes a cycle of dramatized visits that offer the unique experience of seeing, hearing and living within the walls of La Casa de Bernarda Alba, this universal text by the distinguished poet of Granada. With these visits, the exhibition of the House-Museum that the city of Valderrubio has prepared for the enjoyment of the world is enriched. For about 50 minutes The House of Bernarda Alba will come alive recreating part of the history of these women, between the walls that imprisoned them, making the visitor participate in the torpor, the sorrow and the tyranny of the power of a mother who, in the words of La Poncia: "they are and live as if they were in Alacenas". A videomaping, some actresses and some white walls that ... if they will talk! They will guide you through an exclusive trip to the center of Federico's heart and literature. A VITAL EXPERIENCE You will enter the only temple where the BERNARDA ALBA de Lorca reigned.
6. Casa de Castril
7. Archaeological Museum of Granada
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3.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 675rosief
Well laid out with good artifacts and expanations (in English as well as other languages. Only small, but well worth a visit.
8. Alcazaba de las Siete Torres o Castillo de Orce
9. Centro de Interpretacion Primeros Pobladores de Europa "Josep Gibert"
10. Tutugi Necropolis
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