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Legends of Granada
The city of Granada is full of charming corners that have given rise to countless legends, some real and others that come from generation to generation for years and it has not been possible to verify if they are real or not, but all of them legends that we are immersed in other times and cultures.
In this section, from Imsol, we intend to become a participant in these various legends, and enjoy both of them as we are contándotelas.
The legend of Abu Haq Es Saheli
Es Saheli, poet and manufacture of mosquee from Granada, was a very important figure in the Islamic world and he deserves to be remembered.
The legend of Three Cultures
It is said that in Granada 3 cultures coexited due to the fact that we can visit different quarters throughout the city.
Is that true?
Origin of the name “Paseo de los Tristes”
If we talk about the history of Paseo Padre Manjón probably nobody will knows what we are referring to. Citizens of Granada know the place as Paseo de los Tristes.
The origin of the name “Alhambra”.
Because of this multitude of cultures it is very difficult to understand the real origin of “Alhambra”.
The legend of the King of the Silence
Do you know where the name of peak “Mulhacén” comes from? Muley Hacén was a King of Granada who knew to appreciate beauty and became the king of the silence.
The legend of the walled balcony of Casa de Castril
In the Carrera del Darro, between the hills of the Alhambra and Granada district Albaicín, is a landmark of a Renaissance palace built in 1539, the Casa de Castril. This building, former home of the Archaeological Museum, contains one of the most nostalgic legends of Granada city. Today we want to share it with all…
The legend of the sun clock
In previous publications we have told several legends about the Alhambra in Granada, including the legend of the young man and the Falcon or the legend of the Courtyard of the Lions. Today we want to share with you the legend of the Clock of the Sun. This legend is based on the capture of…
The legend of the Rose of the Alhambra
Do you like the legends of Granada? We suggest you one of the stories written by Washington Irving: the legend of “La Rosa de la Alhambra”. Reading it you will enjoy even more your walks in Granada. The King Mohamed “The southpaw” was strolling through the Sierra, when he met a detachment with prisoners. Among them, a young girl,…
The legend of the palace of the lions
As on other occasions, we rescued a legend of the Alhambra in Granada to encourage you in your visits around the city. In this case, the Palace of the Lions, is the most known and admired of the enclosure of nazari for his great wealth decorative. This legend revolves around the Princess Zaira, who arrived…