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What to do and see in Granada, Andalucia: The Best Monuments & Statues
The Alhambra citadel of Granada is one of the most famous buildings in Spain: a Moorish fortress with grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. Step backwards in time as you wind through the ascending cobblestone streets of Albayzin. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views from the Mirador San Nicolas. Granada’s nightlife is vibrant and varied, thanks in part to its student population. Hit the bars of Calle Elvira or, for a quieter outing, the traditional tea rooms of La Calle de Las Teterias.
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1. Puerta de Elvira
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4.0 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Osian12 - New York City, United States
I actually lived right up a hill near this. At first I had no idea what it was, but then a friend explained to me that it was once the entrance to the Alhambra area. It was an entire fort, and there were walls sprawling around this door as a gateway to the Alhambra.
2. Cruz Del Cristo De Los Favores
3. Monumento a Isabel la Catolica y Cristobal Colon
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Right in downtown Granada, at "Plaza Isabel la Catolica", a monument commemorates the 400 years of the discovery of the Americas. This masterpiece bronze sculpture portrays Queen Isabella of Castille presenting Christopher Columbus, on April 17, 1492, the so called "Capitulaciones de Santa Fe". By these documents, the legendary Catholic Kings confirmed the funds for Columbus' iconic journey towards the New World. Spanish acclaimed sculptor Mariano Benlliure y Gil was assigned for the work, which was casted in bronze in 1892. The sculpture depicts the Queen seated on a Gothic chair, while Columbus stands in front of her, on a lower level, with a knee sligthly bent. So realistic and so full details! Her original crown, the same showed in the sculpture, can be seen at Granada's "Capilla Real" museum. This monument is a landmark and you will certainly pass in front of it many times during your stay in magic Granada! Enjoy!
4. Puerta de Las Granadas
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3.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"Puerta de las Granadas" dates from 1536 and was projected by famous architect Pedro Machuca, seconded by Luís Hurtado and Iñigo Lopez. This solemn Renaissance triumphal arch replaces an old Islamic gate, whose remains can still be seen on its right side. The Imperial shield of Carlos V, at the top of the arch, is crowned by three "granadas" (pomegranates, in English). The city of Granada is named after this fruit, which is also its symbol. One last remark: when visiting the magnificent "La Alhambra" complex, don't miss three of the monuments related to Emperor Carlos V: the "Palácio de Carlos V" (a palace), the "Pilar de Carlos V" (a fountain) and, naturally, "Puerta de las Granadas" (a triumphal arch), all three projected by architect Pedro Machuca. Enjoy!
5. Fuente de las Ninfas
6. Andalusie Anders
I am a certified guide in Granada. I guide the Alhambra as well as all other monuments in Granada like the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, the Carthusian Monastery, a walk through the old Moorish quarter Albaicín and other thematic walks trough the city like "Federico Garcia Lorca in Granada". Apart from the activities in the city there are as well excursions to make outside of Granada.
7. Sultan De Alhambra
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8. Monumento a Federico Garcia Lorca
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