Granada word literally means great castle. Travour offers packages for tours to Granada at best available prices. Visit the city of Granada that has a great archaeological legacy. Granada is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the mingling of the Darro and Genil rivers. Travour offers holiday packages for tours to Granada. Book your flights to Spain, Granada through Travour and have a hassle free vacation. Travour offers hotel booking in internationally acclaimed Granada hotels.
On a Tour to Granada with Travour visit Albayzin, the old Arabic city just opposite to Alhambra. After visiting Gaudix-an area where almost half of the inhabitants live underground, visit Moorish Castle and old quarter of the village. Alhambra is the jewel of Granada, Spain. Several tourists visit Spain to see Alhambra. It is also called as Red Castle. Royal Chapel built in Gothic style is commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs has mausoleums of Isabel and Ferdinand and their children. It is believed to be the first renaissance church in Spain. Another religious place in Granada is Cartuja (1519), a Carthusian Monastery.
There are many places of tourist attraction in Granada. Other sightseeing places in Granada are:
The Royal Orchard
The Royal Orchard was the country residence of the sultan. There are several irrigation canals passing through Acequia Courtyard. Diverting the course of the river Darro with huge canals led to the creation of the orchard.
Palacio de los Nazarenes
The Palace of the Nazarenes consists of The Mexuar -constructed for administrative purposes, the Comares -constructed for official purposes and the Lions Courtyard -constructed for the Kings' private life.
Patio de los Leones
Patio de los Leones is also known as Lions' Courtyard. Al-Andalus in the Patio de los Leones is a wonderful construction with wood and plaster.
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