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The Secrets of the Zirid Dinasty
Plaza del Triunfo, 19
Medium-high difficulty
Group of up to 18 persons
Limited accessibility
Sunday
10:30
2 hours
From 29€/person
Spanish
Stories of Granada in times preceding the construction of the Alhambra
We discover the history of the four emirs who built the taifa of Madinat Garnāta, moving the location of the ancient Ilbira and establishing the centre of power in what we now call the Albaicín. The story takes place during the 11th century, a turbulent period for Al-Andalus, which had just experienced a civil war. The Andalusian states were engaged in fratricidal wars and the shadow of Alfonso VI and his Christian armies loomed over them.
Our protagonists will bring splendour to Granada and engage in fierce battles, led by the fearsome Sinhaya warriors.
Meeting point
Elvira Gate Plaza del Triunfo, 19
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Recommendations
- Arrive 20 minutes early before the start time of the visit.
- Wear comfortable footwear. The visit lasts for 2 hours.
- In summer, remember to use sunscreen and bring a bottle of water.
- Medium-high difficulty. On this visit there are slopes, stairs and cobbled floors.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years of age, very old people or people with health problems.
- It is also not recommended to carry it out on rainy days, as it is susceptible to cancellation due to bad weather.
Itinerary
- Elvira Gate
- Cuesta Alhacaba
- Monayta Gate
- Palace of dar-al-Horra
- Arco de las Monjas
- Plaza Cristo de las Azucenas
Enter a story full of conspiracies, palace intrigues, internal struggles for power... while, almost without making a sound, a beautiful Albaicín begins to emerge in the middle of a Roman city in ruins.
The history of Granada before the Alhambra in a fascinating, fun tour, full of great sights and off-the-beaten-path places. And to top it all off, get ready to meet the Zirid Kings with our exclusive illustrations by Ukrainian artist Tetiana Milshyna.
This is a guided tour in a small group. If you do not find availability and want to make this visit in private format you can make the request through our section of customized tours.
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