If you're still interested in touring more historical, not to mention architecturally gorgeous, attractions after the Alhambra, Granada's historical center is your best bet. This small neighborhood, ...

Stay in a former monastery tucked within the hilltop Alhambra fortress at Parador de Granada. Discover the city's multicultural history at landmarks like the incomparable Alhambra and the Granada ...

History always has intrigued me. It was only when I discovered just how much original research the discipline involved, much of it in foreign languages, that I changed my college major from history to ...

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 ...

There is nowhere in the world quite like Alhambra. The striking Islamic architecture of the palaces, the intricate tile-work and carvings, and stunning gardens will leave you spellbound. Everything ...

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 ...

Not born to the purple: discoloured muqarnas decorations within an arch leading to the entrance of the Hall of the Kings, which is part of the Palace of the Lions section of the Alhambra complex. Note ...

All new restaurants face obstacles, but Alhambra Palace has been besieged by problems since it opened in late April. Its daunting scale–24,000 square feet seating up to 1,400–and over-the-top decor ...

Plans to build a new entry and visitor center for the Alhambra, the fortified palace in Granada, Spain, featuring a competition-winning design by Álvaro Siza and local architect Juan Domingo Santos ...