Granada walking tour/ Alhambra and the Old town of Granada in one day
[Music] where isaz and welcome back to the world is Travel Channel I’m still exploring the Golden Triangle of Andalusia and finally I’m in Granada [Applause] [Music] this episode is all about her majesty Granada during my first day I’ll show you its Splendid old tone and the Magnificent alhamra [Music] we get up really early as I book the tickets to alhamra for 8:30 a.m. why so early well it’s not that crowded in the morning you know alhamra is a complex that consists of many parts I visited the street palaces Alaba the Palace of Carlos the and hen Lea we started our journey from the Naser palaces as we had a specific time slot book for [Music] it alhamra is also called a red Castle you know why the reason is really simple because alhamra means red Castle or red Fortress in a redic [Music] people say the walls contain inscriptions it’s not just the decoration but the poems and quotes from the Quran these palaces were the residents of the NIT Amir and consist of three main areas the mexuar the K Palace and the Palace of the [Music] Lions the Palace of the Lions is perhaps the most IC part of the N palaces its Central Courtyard is named after the 12 marble lions that support the Basin of fountain in the middle of the [Music] [Music] courtyard built in the 1 18th century by the NRI Dynasty it’s a stunning example of mish architecture the alhamra wasn’t built from scratch the site actually has a long history with evidence of Roman settlements before the Islamic era the alhamra has stood strong for centuries despite its location in an earthquake grown area the Strategic use of double walls in alhamra served as a dual purpose they provided structural support and also acted as a clever early warning system trans Med sounds made by Intruders [Music] [Music] [Music] the alhamra wasn’t just a luxurious residence it was designed to reflect Islamic ideas of paradise water features Courtyards and large Gardens all contributed to this feeling of peace [Music] [Music] guys I can’t even tell you how cold it is outside it’s like 5° celsia it’s freezing honestly I’m wearing the sweater and my coat and I’m still so cold [Music] so alhamra consists of many parts the the Palaces Al kadaba the Palace of caros the F Gardens Cemetery Etc right now I’m located in the alcazaba a fortress with a lot of Towers it was used as a military base to protect the sultan people say that it was constructed in the 9th century imagine how old it is [Music] we finally got warmed yeah the sun is shining bright and yeah it’s so much better outside rather than inside and we actually made a conclusion that it’s called because of the stones yeah it’s just I cannot imagine how the queens and kings lived over there it’s freezing but look it’s so so beautiful my [Music] gosh since alhamra is a fortification it’s obvious that you’ll see breathtaking views of the city [Music] walking through the battlements and Towers such as the Torah de laa you can imagine the Strategic importance of the site in defending the city [Music] next we visit the Palace of Carlos V A striking example of Renaissance architecture right within the alra complex commissioned by Emperor Charles I in the 16th century this Palace stands out with its Square layout and circular Courtyard a unique blend of classical and Renaissance Styles the building houses the alhamra museum which features an impressive collection of artifacts from the alhamra and the Museo De beas [Music] artists no visit to alhamra is complete without a stroll through the hen Le the Summer Palace and Gardens yes it’s not General life but henra Le in Spanish also alhamra is extremely popular among Travelers and I don’t think there is a chance to buy the tickets on the spot I booked the tickets online 3 weeks in advance as many slots had already been booked [Music] the upper gardens offer breathtaking views of the Alejandra and the City of Granada [Music] [Applause] next we visit the Granada Cathedral a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture construction began in the gotic style but later Architects shifted to a Renaissance approach this fascinating mix is evident in the building’s design due to changes in Styles and Architects the cathedral took a w81 years to complete construction began in 1518 and wasn’t finished in until 1699 the cathedral holds the distinction of being the first Renaissance church built in Spain this makes it significant landmark in Spanish architectural history [Music] [Music] Royal Chapel in Granada was built by the Catholic Monarch Queen Isabella the first of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon commissioned the Royal chap as their final resting place it was a significant project as they oversaw the Reconquista the sanur long effort to retake Spain from Mish rule the Royal Chapel was built between 1505 and 1517 in the Asin style a unique blend of the late gotic and early Renaissance elements this mix reflects the transitional period in Spanish architecture at a time [Music] Plata Isabella La catholica is the Ming point for history the square wasn’t built specifically for Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus but rather to connect the New York P Del Salon with the Roo neighborhood a historic district in Granada the Columbus statue was relocated here later [Music] [Music] while discovering beautiful Granada I came across this PL de Romania and I was very surprised to see such a beautiful Square not mentioned in my itinerary [Music] [Music] La Alia boasts a rich history dating back to the N stre Dynasty originally it served as Granada’s Grand Bazar a marketplace where Merchants from across the Islamic and Christian worlds treated luxury goods like Silk spices and precious [Music] stones it has a seal Ro Legacy the name Aleria itself hints at its past it comes from the Arabic world alaria meaning Marketplace or Bazaar a connection to the famous Silk Road trade routes that once passed through Granada La Aleria tragically suffered a devastating fire in the 19th century however the area was rebuilt today it thrives as a vibrant tourist Market [Music] honestly I thought it was another Cathedral but it’s a campus of University of Granada I guess it’s an amazing feeling to study in such a building [Music] Granada is a city where every corner holds a piece of history and every step you take is a step back in time if you enjoyed this video don’t forget to like comment and subscribe for More Travel adventures in my next episode I’ll take you on a tour of the Altin and sront neighborhoods and tell you more about the food culture ASO [Music] and I [Music] [Music] know Shape of My Heart that’s it that’s not the sh of my [Music]
Explore the rich history and stunning beauty of Granada in my latest travel video! Discover the magnificent Alhambra, with its intricate Nasrid Palaces, formidable Alcazaba, and serene Generalife gardens. I’ll show you the Renaissance grandeur of the Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, final resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella. I’ll take you to the vibrant Alcaicería market and the charming Plaza de Isabel II.
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00:00 – Intro
01:12 – Exploring Alhambra: the Nasrid Palaces
05:01 – Exploring Alhambra: Alcazaba
07:38 – Exploring Alhambra: Palace of Carlos V
08:18 – Exploring Alhambra: Generalife
09:15 – Cathedral of Granada
10:36 – Royal Chapel of Granada
11:34 – Plaza Isabel La Catolica
12:00 – Plaza de la Romanilla
12:27 – La Alcaicería market
13:56 – University of Granada and a “vine-break”
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