World Heritage Identification Number: 314
World Heritage since: 1984
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albayzín: A Triumvirate of Architectural Masterpieces in Granada, Spain
The Alhambra, Generalife, and Albayzín constitute a remarkable ensemble of architectural wonders nestled within the picturesque city of Granada, Spain. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, these three distinct yet interconnected sites offer visitors a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of history, culture, and art that has shaped Granada over the centuries.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the Generalife, the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this part of Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. The residential district of the Albaycín is a rich repository of Moorish vernacular architecture, into which the traditional Andalusian architecture blends harmoniously.
Encyclopedia Record: Alhambra
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world. Additionally, the palace contains notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.Additional Site Details
Area: 450 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 37.1767777778 , -3.5899166667
