Alhambra Palace
The imposing structure, with its subtle red hue, towers above Granada keeping constant watch over the city that it helped create. The Alhambra is one of the most interesting, powerful, and beautiful palaces in all of Europe drawing visitors from around the world to gaze at its lush gardens, breathtaking state rooms, painstakingly detailed mosaics and awe inspiring history. An Arab fortress turned palace, the forbidden city of the west is a maze of rooms, gardens, and courtyards all meticulously restored and kept in pristine condition.
It’s no surprise that the Alhambra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Because of this, management restricts the number of daily tourists, so buy your tickets ahead of time online. You can also try your luck showing up at the ticket counter very early on the day you intend to visit. With both options, you will be given a ticket with an entrance window of a half hour that is not negotiable.
