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Things to see nearby (Granada
GRANADA CATHEDRAL
An imposing architectural giant rising out of the narrow streets of Granada’s Old Town, the cathedral is a stunning monument to the religious and cultural importance of the city in Southern Spain. The fourth largest cathedral in the world, its interior offers breath-taking features and artwork, where its magnificent altar is its undisputed centrepiece.
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GENERALIFE
Located just behind the Alhambra, the stunning gardens and buildings of Generalife offer a tranquil oasis away from the busy city. Founded 400 years after the neighbouring fortress, this verdant complex features flowerbeds, fountains, pavilions and an elongated pool that are all meant to preserve the original ideals of an ancient Persian garden.
GRANADA SCIENCE PARK
If you want to explore a more modern side to the city, then head to its southern parts where the Granada Science Park awaits. Spread out across over 70,000 sq metres, you’ll be inundated with options to explore. Take a day out of the holiday schedule and go on an adventure in this vast space where kids and adults alike can learn about everything from planets to dinosaurs and from human evolution to wildlife and butterflies.
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ALHAMBRA
The crown and jewel of Granada, the jawdropping Alhambra fortress rises majestically above the rest of the city. Built by the Moors over 1,100 years ago, today it houses palaces, courtyards and viewing platforms from where you can get unrivalled vistas of the region, with the bustling city below and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background.
