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Generalife

Cerro de Sol, Granada, Spain
958-22-09-12
Ranked #3 of 62 attractions in Granada
4.5 of 5 stars 319 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, Architectural Buildings
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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

Another very special part of the Alhambra visit and a window into the Moorish past...be sure to spend time enjoying these gardens. 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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Not much was in bloom in the Generalife gardens in late March, but the structure of the various beds and walks and shrub sculptures was in great evidence. Unfortunately, so were the tour groups, which I imagine to be even more overwhelming in the high season when flowers do bloom. The fountains were amazing, though they were carefully described in... 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

The builders of the generalife were geniuses at creating waterworks and then gardens with colourful plants and flowers. This experience was a once in a lifetime thing and I strongly recommend it to one and all if you have the opportunity 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

I think of the Alhambra and Generalife as one attraction. You will need a lot of time to see it. People take a bus tour just to get tickets, and this is probably the best way, as you get a private guide. More

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Boulder
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The generalife is great to visit just to see the magnificent gardens. They weren't quite in full bloom in early May but they were still gorgeous. More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We have just returned and of course May is when all the flowers are out so this place was perfect in grandeur and colour. More

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Very beautiful place! And the smells!.. It looks like every single flower blooms and smells in its own pleasant stile ) More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Lovely gardens are really spectacular to enjoy. Make sure you leave plenty of time to explore. More

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Foster City, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Simply put - do not miss this venue if you are anywhere in the vicinity. More

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Gurgaon India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is the summer palace for the harem, set in lovely gardens with fountains ..... but a bit of an anti-climax after the Alhambra. So I would recommend seeing it first. More

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