Vincent Poon :: Granada (12th July 2006)
From Sevilla it takes 3 hours by train, from Madrid its takes 6 hours, from Barcelona it takes over 13 hours... Granada is not very near to anywhere. Yet there is still a reason to go to Granada: La Alhambra. Described as 'One of the places to visit before you die', Alhambra  combines the use of space, light, water and craftmanship together to form one of the best islamic architectures found in Europe. Besides Alhambra, Granada is also very historically significant: It is the last Moorish stronghold before driven out by the Catholics Monarch in 1492 , so lots of Islamic influences are still left behind in this European city today.
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Generalife
Alhambra, taken from Generalife
Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Generalife
Alhambra, taken from Generalife

Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Jardines Altos (Upper Gardens), Generalife
Flowers in Generalife
Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Patio de la Acequia, Generalife
Jardines Altos (Upper Gardens), Generalife
Flowers in Generalife
Plaza Isabel La Catolica, Queen Isabel is buried nearby in the Capilla Real
Sacromonte, where the gypsies used to live in the caves there, now offer touristy flamenco shows
Courtyard of Abadia Hotel. I stayed on the 2nd floor
Plaza Isabel La Catolica, Queen Isabel is buried nearby in the Capilla Real
Sacromonte, where the gypsies used to live in the caves there, now offer touristy flamenco shows
Courtyard of Abadia Hotel. I stayed on the 2nd floor
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