The neighborhood of Albaicin in Granada

I would like to write some words about one of the most famous neighborhoods in spain , The neighborhood of Albaycin in Granada.

Declared in 1984 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO next to the Alhambra and Generalife highlight their buildings and urban mix of the old Moorish and traditional Andalusian style. Scene of some of the most important episodes of the medieval settlement in Granada since the eleventh century the Albaicin contains the remains of several sections of the old Arab wall as the Ziri walls of the Alcazaba Cadima, the Nasrid walls and the towers of the Alcazaba .

The Albaicin (or Albaicin) is a neighborhood of Andalus origin, much visited by tourists who flock to the city because of its historical, architectural and landscape connotations.

In the vicinity of the river Darro the Royal Chancery, built from 1526 by Diego of Siloam and declared of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 1977 is one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture in the city.

more photos of the albaycin : Alhambra and albaycin

some Hotels near: Hotel in the plaza nueva , Hotel in the Alhambra, Modern Hotel in Granada