2 Korean dramas in December are very powerful. There is "Joe Mei" who returned from marriage Song Hye Kyo Park Bo Gum co-star "Boyfriend" and returned to the TV series after a few years Hyun Bin Park Shin Hye " Memories of the Alhambra " was also aired on December 1, and it received a high rating of 7.5 on the first episode.
, especially Hyun Bin Park Shin Hye, the new drama of the "god combination", in addition to the prosperous beauty of the male and female protagonists, the suspense plot is also very gimmick - mainly tells the story of the male protagonist Liu Zhenyu (played by Hyun Bin) represented by the investment company, who came to Spain for a business trip and moved into the old CONTIGO hostel run by the guitarist heroine Jung Hee-joo (played by Park Shin Hye), and the two were involved in a wonderful event. The first episode of
was very interesting as soon as it came out.
Mysterious boy disappeared on the train to Granada (an ancient city in southern Spain);
Hyun Bin arrived in Granada late at night, and experienced a magic-level real-life VR game that night, fighting the villains in the game all night in the unmanned ancient city square.
Then read it down. The VR game set in the play is based on Granada as the real scene, plus the title of the play, it seems that there are still many plots to be staged here later.
And the "Alhambra Palace" in the title is located in Granada, and is known as "City of Palaces" and "Wonders of the World" . In the trailer, many beautiful shots shot by the crew in Spain are set against the Alhambra Palace.
Just like Hyun Bin's line in the play: Most people come to Granada to see the Alhambra.
Granada is one of the most famous towns in southern Spain and was once the richest city in medieval Europe. The Moorish from North Africa regarded this as their last base camp in Western Europe, leaving behind many old buildings, mosque and ancient culture.
The square consisting of cobblestone roads and statue fountains, the family hotel in the old house, the Spanish restaurant, the mini train station... Many scenes in the play are filmed in the beautiful old town of Granada.
Korean dramas have always had a tradition in tourism benefits. There were a large number of "Korean drama check-in places" in Korea before, and then there was a two-song couple " Descendants of the Sun" filming site of "Shipwreck Bay" in Greece...
Visually predict that the small town of Granada will also become a popular among drama fans - although most Chinese are not familiar with it, the exquisite Alhambra Palace has long become a check-in place for a large number of tourists to Spain. In order to control the flow of people, the architectural miracle had to limit the sale of only 6,600 tickets per day. It's still worth a visit!
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Alhambra Palace, it is Spain's " The Eighth Miracle World "
Alhambra Palace , Arabic means "Red Castle" . It is the royal palace of the Kingdom of Granada established by the medieval Moors in Spain, and it is also the pinnacle of Arab culture and architectural art that remains on the Spanish territory. In the 8th century AD, the Moors invaded and ruled the Iberian Peninsula and began to build this palace.
This huge building, known by the Spanish as "the eighth wonder of the world" , is both a palace and a fortress; it is both a world heritage site and a classroom for understanding medieval architecture. It is known as "one of the most beautiful buildings in the world", and has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
exquisite tiles and carvings. The Arabs cut square tiles into small pieces and spliced them into patterns that are as ever-changing as kaleidoscopes.
Her exquisiteness may be difficult to describe in any language, and there is a sentence engraved on the earthen wall of her palace: There is no more tragic encounter in the world than being born in Granada, but a blind man.The palace was renovated in the centuries of
13-14 to create "Paradise on Earth". You can stroll for hours in the lush water garden, gorgeous palaces and courtyards.
Naceris Palace @xenarawr
PalaciodeCarlos V Palace @tae_honeyee
Alsawa Fort @karishma_balani
Scenic area covers a large area, and the main visiting areas are: Alcazaba fortres, PalaciodeCarlosV, Nasrid Palace, Hennessello Rifi Garden Summer Palace (Generallife Gardens), etc. The most important part of
is the Nasseres Palace, and climbing to the Alsavar Fort overlooks the entire Granada centered on the cathedral.
Lion's uterus @psicoalcor
The Lion's uterus (Patio de los Leones) is the most exquisite and gorgeous courtyard in the Royal Palace of Nasseres and the symbol of the Alhambra Palace. The lion fountain in the center originally had the function of a clock, and a different lion would spray water every hour. It is said that after the Christian conquerors came, they opened the fountain to see what happened, but they could no longer restore their original function. Now 12 lions sprayed water together.
Hennessy Life Garden @zainabmzuberi
Hennessy Life Garden (Generallife) is the summer palace of King Granada. It was built during the reign of Sultan Mohammed III of Granada (1302-1309). It integrates the layout techniques of Islamic gardens and the decoration style of Renaissance. It is known as "the most beautiful garden in Spain" .
Tips:
① The Alhambra Palace only sells 6,600 tickets per day
② Some areas can be visited for free, but important attractions must have tickets to enter
③ The Nasreid Palace needs to visit
④ It is recommended to book tickets 2-3 months in advance! On the day of the visit, please bring your reservation confirmation form and passport and go to the designated location to redeem physical tickets. After changing tickets, please bring your physical ticket and passport to Arambra Palace to visit.
⑤ Ticket purchase official website: www.tickets.alhambra-patronato.es
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Albayzín District , the ancient Islamic white building complex
from the Alhambra Palace, it is Albayzín Quarter —the oldest Islamic neighborhood in the old town of Granada. On both sides of the narrow alleys built along the hills and like a maze, there are white houses that Islamists like, including churches, basketball courts, houses and villas of all sizes. The narrow streets and white buildings are quite spectacular in the setting sun.
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@manuguirado
Plaza San Nicolas with a higher terrain, there is the best platform for looking out Alhanbra Palace . At dawn or sunset, the scenery is beautiful. In the cold winter, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada and the gorgeous palaces complement each other, which is a rare wonder.
Tips
Bus: There are two tourist minibus routes connecting the New Plaza and the Alhambra Palace, each train every 5 minutes, and the ticket price is 1 euro.
31 (red): The starting point is in Plaza Nueva and the end point is in the Monastery of Santa Isabel.
32 (green): Connecting the Alhambra and the Albaisin district, the end point is in the Monastery of St. Isabel.
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Stepping on the Daluo Road and re-take the "Road of Sadness"
@luis.a.m._
There is a beautiful road to the old city of Albaisin - Darro Road (Carrera del Darro) , which is said to be also called "Road of Sadness" , because when the last Moorish monarch handed over Granada to Queen Isabel's army, he looked at the land and towns where they lived for generations on this road, leaving tears of sadness.
@rosa_a.m
There is a stream next to Dalu Road, with lush green grass and trees on both sides, echoing several arch bridges, forming a staggered picture. There are also some sites worth noting along the way:
▼ Coal del Carbon (Corral del Carbon)
This is the only surviving ancient post station in the Moorish period, with a beautiful Moorish carved gatehouse. Once upon a time when the Arab camel caravans traveling to and from the Silk Road, they have now become the new home of the local tourist information center.
▼ Granada Cathedral Royal Chapel (La Catedral de GranadaCapilla Real de Granada)
Granada Cathedral @rororomanito
Royal chapel
Moor period This place was a mosque. After the Christian liberation, the mosque was demolished, and the cathedral and the next Royal chapel were built on the original site. The famous Catholic monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand were buried here.
▼ Plaza de Bib-Rambla
@f.sampedro
was once the central downtown of the Moorian period. After the restoration of Christianity, this exquisite and elegant square was built. There are many cafes or restaurants around, so if you are tired of shopping, you can come here to take a break.
▼ Heartbreak Road (Paseo de los Tristes)
This is also a cobblestone path that has been around for nearly a thousand years. It is said that the Moorish funerals will parade along this road and walk along it. The pebbles under their feet reveal traces of the passage of time.
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At the Martyrs' House of Granada, experience the life of Arabic mansions
@aga_on_the_run
Carmen de los Martires is located on the southeast slope of the Alhambra Mountains. This mansion is a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is very open. It has various walled gardens and peacocks walking around. It is a great picnic place.
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The ancient style of Alcaiceria Silk Market
Alcaiceria means "Caiser's House" in Arabic, and is the ruins of the Silk Market in Granada. This silk market is located in the center of the city and has existed since the Roman emperor. Later, the Moors also engaged in silk trading here.
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@jonathan.fioralba
in its heyday there were more than 200 stores. The silk and spices brought by Arab merchants from the East through untold hardships are naturally expensive, and the security of the market is particularly important, so it is built in a closed and sturdy gatehouse for strict protection.
The streets in the market are very narrow. It is said that there were always many soldiers patrolling each other in the past. Now, you can still see obvious moorish marks from the horseshoe arches on the building, and you can still find many small shops and stalls for buying silk, silver salt, spices and tourist souvenirs.
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Experience "Cave Flamengo " and Spanish classic Tapas
@lorenzo_tonta
Sacromonte , which is higher than Albaicin, was once a residential area of gypsys, not far from Alhambra , there is an Cave Museum on it. There are ten caves in the museum, which display the daily necessities such as iron, pottery, textiles and other daily necessities used by early cave residents; as well as flowers, birds, as well as introductions to the origin of flamenco and caves.
There are some gypsy caves on the mountain, which have been converted into small restaurants and bars. You can order a famous Spanish Tapas here (a side dish for wine, each small dish, available from morning to night) while enjoying the improvised flamenco performance.
Tickets 5 euros
From Plaza Nueva Bus No. 2, you can reach
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to the ancient Arab bathhouse to enjoy an ancient massage
In the Moor era, the Turkish bathhouse was a social and commercial gathering place. There are several ancient Arabic bathing sites in Cordoba and Seville in Spain.
and Hammam Al Andalus ancient bathing site in Granada is only a 5-minute walk from Plaza Nueva. There are about 5 baths in the bathing site with different temperatures. The decorated lamps and mosaics are very beautiful, full of a strong Arabic style.
Tip:
You can also experience the ancient kessara massage here, but you need to make an appointment 2 days in advance.
Travel information
How to get to Granada
✈️ Granada has a small airport that can fly from Madrid and Barcelona (the flight is 1 hour/1 hour and 45 minutes respectively).
Take a train from Barcelona to Granada, which takes about 4 hours.
If you are already in Seville, the southern Spanish city, then taking a bus to Seville is the easiest. The drive is about 3 hours and the one-way ticket starts at 5 euros.
Granada Airport -Downtown
Take a taxi from Granada Airport to the city center, which is expected to take 20 minutes, and the cost is about 17EUR.
Take bus #0245 outside the airport terminal, and you can reach Plaza Rotary next to Palacio de Congresos in the center of Granada. (Tickets 2.90 euros)
Granada Travel Tips
Taxi
starts at 1.52EUR during the day, 0.82EUR for every 1 km, with a minimum of 4.04EUR;
starts at night, 1.92EUR for every 1 km, 1.04EUR for every 1 km, with a minimum of 5.02EUR;
starts at night, with a minimum of 2.39EUR for every 1 km, with a minimum of 6.30EUR.
Tips
In Spain, an additional 10% tip is usually required.
Currency
Spain's domestic currency is euro, currently 1 euro = 7.8508 RMB, you can swipe UnionPay cards in many places, and ATM machines are also easy to find.
