Albayzín
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| Albayzín | |
| Location | [[:]], Spain |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada |
| UNESCO State Party | Spain |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii, iv |
| UNESCO Site ID | 314 |
| Year of Listing | 1984 |
| Extensions' | 1994 |
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Albayzín
El Albayzín (also Albaicín or El Albaicín) is a district of present day Granada, Spain that retains the narrow winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past. It was declared a world heritage site in 1984, along with the more famous Alhambra.
It rises on a hill facing the Alhambra and many tourists journey into the Albayzin primarily for the spectactular views of the Alhambra from the viewing point by the church of San Nicolas. It is also possible to visit with local Muslim Families who survived the Spanish Inquisition. Their culture is both Spanish and Muslim, and they are fluent in both Arabic and Spanish.
Highlights within the area include the remains of an Arab bath complex, Granada's archeological museum, and the church of San Salvador, built on the remains of a Moorish mosque. The Albayzin also contains some original Moorish houses and a wide-range of restaurants, including several streets whose eateries are inspired by North Africa.
External links
- Albayzín on ArchNet, retrieved October 24, 2006
- World Heritage page on Albayzín , retrieved October 24, 2006
- Albayzín in turgranada.es Official Site for tourism of the province of Granada
- Albayzín in granada-in.com Itineraries by the district of the Albaicin (in Spanish)
- Webcam Albayzín - Granada/Alhambra
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