Skip the line to the Alhambra

 Spain is certainly a destination with a huge amount of exciting travel attractions. And one of these is the Alhambra in Granada. Your guide will then pick you up from your accommodation and then take you straight to the Alhambra palace. The tour also includes skip-the-lines entrance tickets, therefore you'll also gain instant entry. The palace is certainly a sight to behold, even for non-worshipers.



Once inside, you'll be led through an immense prayer hall which was used by the Nasrid Dynasty. The Nasrid Dynasty is the period when Spain was most powerful. The Hall of the Phoenix is made out of natural stone. This is a very soothing building, designed to help relax and rejuvenate.



You'll then visit the Hall of Ambassadors, where you'll meet various ambassadors and high officials of Granada. There are plenty of priceless works of art here, which have been preserved faithfully and are worth seeing. You will notice that the walls have been inscribed with inscriptions in several languages. These include Arabic, Latin and Spanish. Also, a wall depicts the last Moorish King of Spain.

After visiting the Nasrid Palace, you'll then visit the fortress of Cadera de la Playa. This is a 3-storey-tower strong fortress which has defended the city of Granada for centuries. It has three gates, which are guarded by water tanks. You'll find that the interior of the fortress is very imposing and it's worth seeing.



You'll also want to visit the Basilica del Concejo which has a great red sandstone exterior. It dates back to the 9th century and is built on what was once an Italian fishing port. The interior features beautiful carvings and the building is decorated by gold mosaics. It's also worth seeing the medieval frescoes which are located on top of the main staircase.

The best way to get to the Alhambra without any hassle is to buy tickets online on excurzilla. And renting a car on Booking Auto will help you not to be late by the appointed time.



As you leave Cordoba you can visit Palermo which is well-known for its rich culture, tapas and seafood restaurants. If you're a lover of art, you'll love Palermo because there are a number of museums dedicated to preserving this wonderful region's history. You can also spend some time taking part in the annual Sagrada Familia Festival. You'll be able to enjoy tapas and authentic jewellery at the same time as you learn about the rich history of this region. Once you visit Cordoba, you'll be able to see why this region has been referred to as Spain's most southern point. It's easy to see why tourists love to come here every year.

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