Granada Hosting A Exotic Blend Of Rich History

The city of Granada is beautifully positioned at the confluence of three different rivers Beiro

, Genil and Darro, just at the foot of Sierra Nevada Mountains. The fact that Granada is 738 m above the sea level and yet it only takes one hour to reach this elevation from the Mediterranean coast (the Costa Tropical) seems mystical.

Granada is present in Andalucias eastern region. Scenic and geographical diversity are the main characteristics of this place. Topography of the place include coastal area that has warm climate, an fertile and extensive Genil plane, cold mountains with the highest peak Mulhacn at an elevation of 3481 m. Other than the topographical diversity, a unique history of the place has endowed an artistic grandeur that embraces Christian Renaissance treasures and Moorish palaces. Granada was the last Moorish capital before they left Iberian Peninsula, giving this place a great symbolic value.

The exotic city of Granada is known to be shaped by the hills. While the old districts of Alhambra and Albaicin are brimming with narrow and steep streets, crannies, beautiful nooks and marvelous landscapes, the new town of Granada is present over the planes that are crisscrossed by the large arteries of Calle de los Reyes Catlicos and Gran Va de Coln.

Granada has undergone a turbulent history and is known to stand by the time. A number of empires and great cultures were practiced in Granada. Granada has served as a Greek colony (Elibyrge), a Roman territory (I lliberis) and also the Visigoths military base. In the year 711, the Moors traveled through the passage of Gibraltar and got settled in the small Visigoth town that was present above the Alhambra hill. After they got settled there, they had erected the walls that surrounded the city and also lead a solid foundation for the civilization to prosper. After the fall of caliphate of Crdoba in ninth century, Granada became an important center and reached the splendor in 1238 when the Nasrid dynasty led by Mohammed ben Nasar took control of the region. The region bore around 20 more kings who finally surrendered to the Catholic monarchs Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand in the 1492. Granada underwent turbulent historic changes for three centuries making Granada to be recognized as a World heritage site f today's time.

Due to different reigns and a Clash of numerous cultures, Granada was endowed with marvelous architecture, unique ambience and a superb gastronomy. The gorgeous Moorish fortresses are exceptional and worth touring. The fortresses that have Moorish architecture are considered to be a jewel and the best example of the Islamic architecture that one could see. The main attraction happens to be the red Fortress or the Alhambra fortress that was actually built for meeting the armies need but later it was made Mohammed ben Nasars royal residence. Visiting Granada is a must if you visit Spain.

by: jennyscott

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