Granada truly evokes the essence of Spain. This city is a vibrant, friendly and lively metropolis that is full of culture. There is also special energy in the streets of Granada. It is packed with bars, bohemian cafes, and intimate flamenco clubs. And because of these special places, when you visit Granada it leaves a lasting impression on you.
Science Park Museum
This is a scientific center that covers 70,000 square meters. It has 7 pavilions featuring different exhibitions. Such as the human body, a digital planetarium, a cultural gallery, a library, cinemas, an auditorium, and many different temporary exhibitions. It also has green areas. Around 27,000 square meters, which also house exhibitions. Such as a tropical butterfly house, an astronomical observatory, botanical routes, a plant labyrinth, and many more.
Alhambra
Its located on top of the hill al-Sabika and it has a view of the whole city and the meadow. It is called this way because of the reddish walls it has, in Arabic qa’lat al-Hamra’ยป means Red Castle. It’s one of Spains most high-profile attractions, it can draw up to 6000 visitors, daily. The building has begun building the 9th century. In the 19th century French Napoleonic forces tried to destroy the whole site, but fortunately, that didn’t happen. But the reconstructions of the blown up part of it has been going on since mid-1800 and still continues till this day.
Cathedral
It sits in the center of the city. Influenced by various styles, like Gothic, Renaissance and baroque. It took over 180 years to be built and it’s still not entirely finished. It has impressive facades and a stunning interior with a rand altar and several chapels. The building is not jet finished. Only one tower has been built, although they planned two. And even the hight of this one tower has been lowered because the foundation of a Gothic cathedral could not resist the heavy mass of the tower.
