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The Alhambra

Palacio de Carlos V, Granada, Spain
958 22 09 12
Ranked #1 of 62 attractions in Granada
4.5 of 5 stars 1568 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Castles
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Traveller Description: A must see tourist spot in all of Spain... And tickets are hard to come by...but here's a fantastic tip - take a debit card with a pin number or... more »
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Madrid
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Spent almost 4 hours wandering around. The Generalife gardens are a pleasure to visit plus the Nazarí palace More

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Pontypridd
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We prebooked our tickets in advance which is highly recommended. However when you collect them from the la Caixa Bank the outside cash machine did not issue tickets. You have to use the cash machine INSIDE the bank. The instructions are in Spanish but fairly easy to follow. BUT you have to go inside the bank so therefore take heed... More

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newcastle upon tyne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Although the palace of lions was under renovation it was still lovely to see. The gardens are wonderful too. We went on a night visit to the palaces which was ok but think it would be better spent on a garden night visit. More

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England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I had dreamed of seeing The Alhambra for the past 15 years - it was SO much better than I had ever imagined - one of my top 5 places on the planet. More

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Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

You havnt seen Granada if you have been to the beautiful, breathtaking Alhambra palace and gardens. Wear comfortable shoes as plenty to see a lot to walk. Plus tickets are limited so book in advance or you won't get a chance. More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Just loved this place, have seem lots of people write about the ticket system. The best thing to do is get your tickets printed at the Library in the Plaza there is a very helpful girl there then you only have to get to the Palaces 10 minutes before the time printed on your ticket. More

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La Grande, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A must see! Spectacular! Try to purchase tickets online before you go and avoid the long lines at the gate. More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Alhambra did not disappoint. Be sure to allow a lot of time for the gardens and all the sites within the complex. The actual palace was incredible, I loved the gardens and my husband loved watchtower. Tip...I bought tickets on-line prior to arrival and so glad I did this. The only option once we arrive to Granada would have... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Very late in reviewing this but needed to put it out in paper. Visited in 2010. First place on arrival to Granada. Took a bus to get there and was awestruck by the fortress and castle that is Alhambra. You would need to spend a whole day I reckon and have load s of film, battery or camera space! It's... More

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Palos Verdes Estates, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I liked the history of the Alhambra. It was wonderful to explore it with a tour guide. If you don't do that option, make sure you have one of those dorky audio things and use that to get the history. Make sure you get tickets in advance. They only allow a certain number of people through a day. It is... More

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