Granada, Spain and my visit to the Alhambra

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Coming from Ronda, Granada had more of a big city vibe, but I loved it all the same. I was drawn to Granada by word-of-mouth reviews. Granada is known for its Moorish style architecture, the birthplace of flamenco, the street art, and Moroccan influence.

Granada is especially known for its majestic Moorish palace, the Alhambra. It became clear to me as I was deciding where to go after Ronda that the Alhambra was a do-not-miss. Read more here.

Here are some pictures I took during my time exploring the famous Alhambra. The views of the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains were spectacular:












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