Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of Arab culture in southern Spain. The earliest documents about the area date back to the 9th ...

Home to the world famous Alhambra Palace, visitors to Granada often overlook the city itself. While there’s no doubt that the expansive Alhambra Palace is worth a visit, Granada as a destination ...

It’s not often that a place looks exactly like the photos you’ve seen. The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, though, doesn’t just live up to the hype, but surpasses it. This massive UNESCO World Heritage ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. This sprawling palace complex is one of Europe’s most visited monuments, but you can escape the tour ...

Gwen Pratesi is an award-winning travel writer. She visited Granada in September 2025 and is sharing all her top tips for navigating the city's historic attractions, where to find authentic flamenco ...

The Alhambra in Granada is so vast and covered with carved Arabic writing that nobody has ever had the ability to catalog it all. Finally, using modern technology, it’s doable. According to the ...