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Granada
is capital city of the Granada province in Andalusia,
south Spain.
LOCATION
Set against the imposing backdrop of the Sierra Nevada
mountains, the city of Granada is is situated at the
confluence of river Darro and river Genil. This southern
Spanish city is is located at a height of 738 metres
above the sea level.
CLIMATE OF GRANADA
The spring and the autums seasons are perfect with warm
sunny days. The dry heat of Grenada is much more bearable
than the humid heat found in other parts of Spian. The
winters can get mildly cold and the city also experiences
occasional frosts.
HOW TO REACH GRANADA
Granda is very well connected by all means of transport-
air, rail and by road.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF GRANADA
Alhambra
A monument to the Islamic Nasrid Dynasty rule in Spain,
the Alhambra complex consist of a magnificient Nasrid
Palace and the Alhambra Fortress that has beautiful
ramparts and watchtowers along with a central fountain
of 12 marble lions.
Archaelogical Museum
Established in a 16th century building, the Archaelogical
Museum showcases rare artefacts such as Egyptian funeral
urns, Roman stone carvings, Moorish astrolabe and other
pre-historic items collected from local caves.
Generalife
Generalife are the beautiful summer gardens dating back
to the 14th century Nasrid rulers.
Albacin
The moorish quarters of the Granada city, Albacin with
its cobbled streets, whitewashed homes and churches
(converted from mosques) are a definate tourist attraction.
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