There is lots to say about Granada...to say it's beautiful city is not enough for sure. Together with Mario, we realised that Granada has much more to offer than a typical Spanish weather full of sun.
Interestingly, we had only five hours to get a closer view on this architectural beauty. Not that we were in a hurry because we wanted to, but our bus was uncompromising in that matter.
Interestingly, we had only five hours to get a closer view on this architectural beauty. Not that we were in a hurry because we wanted to, but our bus was uncompromising in that matter.
So, I give you five facts about Granada, Andalucian beauty, together with some pictures for you to entertain and comment (I encourage you to do so).
Fact 1:
Granada's name has used to be Ilbyr, and it comes from prehistoric times. In fact, was then changed to Illibris by Romans who colonised it. After that, the current name came together with Arabs' rules.
La Cathedral - a trait of Arabic times
Mario in the Main PlazaFact 2:
Built in 14th C, Alhambra, represents one of the most beautiful complex of palaces and gardens situated by the Sierra Nevada mountains. Truly, its breathtaking wall, towers and labyrinth-shape remains of ancient city are worth-seeing!
Built in 14th C, Alhambra, represents one of the most beautiful complex of palaces and gardens situated by the Sierra Nevada mountains. Truly, its breathtaking wall, towers and labyrinth-shape remains of ancient city are worth-seeing!
A waterfall on the foot of Alhambra
Entrance to Alhambra
a labyrinth of houses (at least what the used to be)
Towers of Alhambra
me in the castle
...and who is the torro?
mysterious walls
Gardens - Generalife
grey tree
walls...Fact 3: Old Moorish narrow streets are called "medina" and they compose a labyrinth filled with little shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, there was no chance for me to negotiate the prices. You try yourself!
shopping...
medina
narrow streetsFact 4:
They try to match the old architecture with modern design in Granada streets by giving them nice-looking original lamps
They try to match the old architecture with modern design in Granada streets by giving them nice-looking original lamps
amazing lampFact 5:
Be prepared to here some loud group of young people in your bus in the city centre. Apparently, Spanish temper is still true when speaking about young population. We met a group of 6 people singing and entertaining people in the bus with some happy Spanish songs....so different than traveling in the UK
Be prepared to here some loud group of young people in your bus in the city centre. Apparently, Spanish temper is still true when speaking about young population. We met a group of 6 people singing and entertaining people in the bus with some happy Spanish songs....so different than traveling in the UK
Mario as a Polish flag(in the backround: EU, Andalucia, Spain)
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