European travel expert Rick Steves knows the best places to visit. For a rich cultural and historical experience, check out ...

Stay in a former monastery tucked within the hilltop Alhambra fortress at Parador de Granada. Discover the city's multicultural history at landmarks like the incomparable Alhambra and the Granada ...

Some places leave a lasting impression, not just because of their beauty but because of the stories they hold. Alhambra, ...

History always has intrigued me. It was only when I discovered just how much original research the discipline involved, much of it in foreign languages, that I changed my college major from history to ...

If you're still interested in touring more historical, not to mention architecturally gorgeous, attractions after the Alhambra, Granada's historical center is your best bet. This small neighborhood, ...

Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of Arab culture in southern Spain. The earliest documents about the area date back to the 9th ...

Gwen Pratesi is an award-winning travel writer. She visited Granada in September 2025 and is sharing all her top tips for navigating the city's historic attractions, where to find authentic flamenco ...

Not born to the purple: discoloured muqarnas decorations within an arch leading to the entrance of the Hall of the Kings, which is part of the Palace of the Lions section of the Alhambra complex. Note ...

Once upon a time, Spain’s hilltop Alhambra palace glittered with gold. Over the centuries, though, the Islamic citadel’s ornate, gilded structures on its ceilings and elsewhere fell into disrepair, ...