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The Alhambra

Palacio de Carlos V, Granada, Spain
958 22 09 12
Ranked #1 of 62 attractions in Granada
4.5 of 5 stars 1594 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Castles
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Traveller Description: A must see tourist spot in all of Spain... And tickets are hard to come by...but here's a fantastic tip - take a debit card with a pin number or... more »
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Ballston Lake, NY
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Alhambra was one of the highlights of our one month tour of Spain. We walked there and strolled the grounds on our first day in Granada and returned two days later for our reserved visits to the fort, palace and gardens. It is a "do not miss" sight and be sure to make your reservations on line before your... More

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Matthews, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Worth the trip to Granada to see this. While Granada is very pretty, this place is amazing. Bus ride form town is the way to go. We were a little early so got to eat lunch on the grounds and that was amazing itself. The Alhambra is just unbelievable. I would say almost a bucket list item, but will need... More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Well worth the climb. Book in advance to avoid crowds and the heat. More

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Hilo
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The two things you will need before you start this experience are good walking shoes, and a good water bottle. This is an amazing experience to see such a well preserved palace and grounds. The gardens are just as lovely as the Moorish buildings. Carefully sculpted topiary, beautiful rose gardens, amazing fountains all surround some of the most spectacular architecture... More

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Cape Cod, MA
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

What's NOT to like about this world wonder??? Despite the overwhelming crowds in the Alhambra itself, the overall impression is spectacular, the minutest detail fascinating, the sense of historical significance absolutely mind-boggling. It helps to avoid the prime tourist hours, and to find some way to sink into the atmosphere, not the jostling....i.e, a good guide book (Rick Steves has... More

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Moncton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I totally loved the Alhambra- what is not to like? The palaces were stupendous and then we saw the Generalife and were totally bowled over by how wonderful the gardens are. Truly the water works here are like nothing I have ever seen. It is inspirational and awestriking and worth going to the trouble of booking in advance. More

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Devon
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

this was an amzing place and well worth the money to visit. Take a good pair of walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover. More

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Calgary
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

People take a whole bus tour just to get into the Alhambra, and in my opinion it was the best attraction in the county. The stunning architecture and gardens are just world class. If you see only one thing in Spain, make it this, and get your own "recuerdos de Alhambra." More

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Barcelona, Spain
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Alhambra was fantastic but there you need to be aware that a booking is a must because if you miss the time to go in then you miss out altogether. More

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Munfordville, Kentucky
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

No one speaks English so be prepared to visit without help. Get reservations before you leave home om the Internet. You have a definite time to enter the palace and do not miss it because you will not be admitted later. Definitely worth the trouble. The gardens are beautiful. More

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