Is the Royal Chapel of Granada the Same as the Cathedral? What You Need to Know
No, the Royal Chapel of Granada and the Cathedral of Granada are not the same. They are two distinct monuments, although they can be considered part of a whole. In this post we explain what leads to this common confusion and other useful details to help you decide how to organize your visit: enter both […]
Iberians in Andalusia: Who They Were and Where to Discover Them
The vestiges of the Iberian presence in Andalusia are one of the main attractions for lovers of archaeological tourism. This people, also known as Iberians, represents one of the most interesting pre-Roman civilizations in Europe, despite not enjoying the fame of other ancient peoples such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Hittites, or Etruscans. In this post, […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Córdoba: How Many and Which Ones
The list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Córdoba leaves no room for doubt: it is a city full of history and charm, with historic monuments and fully living traditions. Therefore, if we consider the number of recognitions, this city is the most honored by UNESCO in all of Spain… and one of the most […]
Where is Columbus’s tomb? Here is what you need to know
Everything surrounding the life of Christopher Columbus is a mystery—or at least a story without 100% certainty. This includes his identity: although it has been widely accepted that he was Genoese, we will soon learn the definitive confirmation (or not) as the result of a major University of Granada investigation, including DNA analysis. The same […]
Castles to Visit in Andalusia (II)
This is the second post we have dedicated to the best castles to visit in Andalusia, as the first one could not fit them all, although it did include some of the most famous (the Alhambra, the Alcazaba of Málaga, the Alcazaba of Almería, the Castle of Santa Catalina in Jaén, and the Castle of […]
These are the 5 best castles in Andalusia
The castles of Andalusia are “the great spectacle of History.” This is how the Regional Government defines its fortresses, which are numerous and highly interesting. In this post, we offer a brief overview of the five most spectacular and best-preserved, although many others are scattered throughout the region’s eight provinces. All of them are tangible […]
Great Politicians and Distinguished Visitors to the Alhambra
More than two and a half million. That is approximately the number of visitors to the Alhambra per year, as it is one of the major tourist attractions not only in Andalusia, but in all of Spain. For this reason, people from all over the world travel here, including the most prominent figures of the […]
5 Fascinating Facts to Discover the Synagogue of Cordoba
The Synagogue of Cordoba is, without a doubt, one of the city’s major tourist attractions. This monument, located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, leaves visitors awestruck with its radiant beauty. However, to better understand its historical significance and originality, it will be helpful to know some curious facts about it. In this post, […]