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Alhambra
Moorish Citadel
Built in the 16th century
Was the palace of Carlos the 5th
Alhambra is Arabic for "The Red"
Named for the color of the outer wall
Where is Granada?
Confluence of The Darr and Genil rivers
Part of Andalusia
At the foot of the Sierra Nevadas (snowy mountains)
Culture
Flamenco is common in Granada, it is both sung and danced by gypsies
Jewish culture is also widespread, Granada was not conquered by the Catholic Monarchs until 1492, Jewish traditions live on today
Congress and Business
Part of the European Federation of Convention Cities.
International conferences often take place here
Moorish Citadel
Built in the 16th century
Was the palace of Carlos the 5th
Alhambra is Arabic for "The Red"
Named for the color of the outer wall
Where is Granada?
Confluence of The Darr and Genil rivers
Part of Andalusia
At the foot of the Sierra Nevadas (snowy mountains)
Culture
Flamenco is common in Granada, it is both sung and danced by gypsies
Jewish culture is also widespread, Granada was not conquered by the Catholic Monarchs until 1492, Jewish traditions live on today
Congress and Business
Part of the European Federation of Convention Cities.
International conferences often take place here