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Sacromonte

Granada, Spain
Ranked #16 of 62 attractions in Granada
4.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Traveller Description: It is very well a special experience to visit the Cave Museum of Sacromonte, an ethnographic museum dealing with the typical and traditional form of... more »
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Woking, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Interesting for views over the Alhambra. Make sure you check the museum is open if you go there as they close for the siesta. Interesting buildings but it wasn't possible to see inside any when we went. The home of the Flamenco. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This review is of the museum of the cave dwellings, which was really one of the better conceptualized and presented museums we've ever been as a family. They have converted former dwellings into a museum that is full of history and meaning. One really can understand and visualize the life of the former tenants, and the written commentary is excellent.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I'm sure it is genuine and that the inhabitants are real gypsies living in real caves that they and their ancestors have inhabited for centuries - but I guess it is inevitable that the area has been turned into a tourist trap, especially in the evenings, when busloads of tourists are packed into the caves like sardines to see Flamenco... More

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Tustin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We found the mezquita, plaza and a wonderful bar overlooking the city and the Alhambra. Since we were traveling with a teen, we didn't do much of the nightlife, but the white houses and ample restaurants were a treat for the eyes and the palate. Stroll the plaza, come back at sunset or at night to see the Alhambra, Summer... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I didn't see anything approaching danger in Sacramonte, perhaps because it wasn't tourist season yet. We saw Sambra at a cave with a woman's name, Maria (though I can't remember the full name), in the title. The show was good and reasonably priced. It comes with a glass of Sangria (no option for other drink, except Fanta Orange for minors). More

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A fantastic walk all the way up to discover the caves where gypsies used to live, and still do. Some erie feelings at time. and book a flamenco night, some are more real than others. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

To be seen once in your life, go wander and get lost in the small streets and admire the front of houses behind which the caves are hidden. Most of the authentic flameco shows are being performed there is some caves/restaurants. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The cave dwelling part of the city, high up so get the bus there unless you want the work-out. The supermarket inside a cave is worth seeing! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Amazing history and culture here, unfortunately only had a little time to spend here, so I didn't get to see all of it, but definitely make a visit and enjoy the culture! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Take the bus and spend the afternoon (and evening if there is a performance). The gypsy caves should remain a mystery until you experience them for yourself!! More

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