1.23.2012

Want to spend time in city filled with history, culture, and beauty? Then look no further than the city of Granada, Spain. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountians lies a city that containes beautiful plazas, cultural events and shows such as the art of flamenco dancing, and historical sites and wonders like the Albaicin and the Alhambra. Granada boasts a Arab heritage, as it was the last city in Spain occupied the Moors. In the past two weeks I've had the opportunity to visit both the Albaicin, the old Arab quarter of the city, and the Alhambra as well. The Alhambra is a palace and fortress that was constructed by the Moors in the 1300s. The craftsmanship and artistry that went into constructing the Alhambra was simply amazing. It's no wonder that so many tourists come here to see this place. Both the Albaicin and the Alhambra have a rich and fascinating history that can't be written in blog. I would definitely recommend taking a few moments to read about them. It's funny though, that even as I walk through the city's parks and plazas at night, while its many fountains are lit up, I never really realized the city's beauty until climbing to the top of the Albaicin or looking down at the city from the Alhambra and seeing the city from a whole different view. I don't have the eloquence to begin to describe what I see with words; all I know is that I am blessed to be where I am right now and for the next few months I get to enjoy what makes Granada so special.