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The AlhambravsRoyal Chapel of Granada
Both are recommended by experts. Overall, Cathedral and Royal Chapel ranks marginally better than The Alhambra. Cathedral and Royal Chapel is ranked #1 in Granada with approval from 5 sources including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Alhambra
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Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Independent
Palacio de Carlos V, Granada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture, a place where fountains trickle, leaves rustle, and ancient spirits seem to mysteriously linger." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 14th-century hall forms the entrance to the Palacios Nazaríes in the Alhambra. Originally, the council of ministers would have met here and the Sultan would have heard appeals from..." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Alhambra courtyard, in the Palacios Nazaríes, is where the emirs would have given audiences to their subjects. It features a small fountain and the Cuarto Dorado (Golden Room) on the left." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you already have your Alhambra ticket, you can climb the Cuesta Empedrada path up to the left and pass through the austere Puerta de la Justicia, constructed in 1348 as the Alhambra's main entrance." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"With its fascinating architecture, sumptuous gardens and delightful water features, the Alhambra is the embodiment of refinement, where words fail to do justice to this paradise." Full review
Afar Magazine "A visit to Granada, Spain isn't complete without a stop at the Alhambra." Full review
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Make sure to pre-book your tickets to the Alhambra or you may miss out on a visit to the breathtaking Nasrid Palace portion.
Independent "The Alcazaba fortress is the oldest part of the site and holds the higher ground, while the Generalife gardens reveal the penchant in this oasis of arid Andalucía for fountains"
Royal Chapel of Granada
Frommer's
Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Gran Via de Colon 5, 18001 Granada
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Frommer's "This richly ornate Renaissance cathedral with its spectacular altar is one of the country’s architectural highlights." Full review
Fodor's "Old hymnals are displayed throughout, and there's a museum, which includes a 14th-century gold-and-silver monstrance (used for communion) given to the city by Queen Isabella." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The cathedral was used as a model for Renaissance churches in Spain and Latin America. " Full review
Afar Magazine "There are endless alcoves and rooms to explore in the cathedral, and the Chapel of the Trinity has a beautiful retablo with paintings by Alonso Cano, Jesepe de Ribera, and El Greco,." Full review
