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Old Nov 13th 2007, 6:52 pm
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Is there only me and my husband who were completely underwhelmed by this World Heritage site?
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Old Nov 13th 2007, 7:54 pm
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I have been three times and think it is fantastic, love the buildings and the history. I do have a friend who fels the same as you but for me it has the wow factor
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I have been three times and think it is fantastic, love the buildings and the history. I do have a friend who fels the same as you but for me it has the wow factor
Glad you enjoyed it. We did like it, but in our opinion it was nowhere near as stunning as the Mezquita in Cordoba (in fact the whole city centre of Cordoba, another World Heritage site). We found the Mezquita had the WOW factor and a wonderful sense of history and numinous coming out of the walls, which we felt the Alhambra lacked.

We did like the delicate stonework though and the gardens.

And our little village has a replica of the 'Alhambra Lions' fountain!
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Hi Scampicat

I have heard about Cordoba and we really must go there, we were told it is more stunning than the Alhambra, but will have to wait until next year when it is a wee bit warmer.

I rather enjoyed going around the Alcazaba in Almeria, not very big but worth going and free if you have your passport with you, but parking was difficult we used a side street.

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I´ve been to the Alhambra once and the Mezquita in Cordoba twice now...and for me the Alhambra wins every time! I went one Sept when it was persistently raining and still loved it...can´t wait to go back, when hopefully the weather will be more clement. I took so many photos and could have spent ALL day there, from opening to closing.
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Well the Mezquita and the Alhambra are both wonderful places and what speaks to one person will not necessarily speak to another.

We adored Cordoba and could have spent all day in the Mezquita (although it is nowhere the size of the Alhambra), just soaking up the atmosphere.

But isn't it wonderful that we have both these World Heritage sites within reasonable travelling distance?

We also had one half-an-hour's drive away when we lived in the UK - Ironbridge Gorge.

So I've been spoilt really.

Think I need to see Sevilla next!
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Think I need to see Sevilla next!
You do!

When you go, make sure you visit the Real Alcazar. This palace has been in use by the Royal Family since the Moors left which makes it the oldest palace complex in Europe.

King Ferdinand III reimported the Moorish craftsmen that he had kicked out and they built it in the same style as the Alhambra but as it is more modern and has been continuously used the decoration (unlike the Alhambra) is pristine.

I thought it was way better than the Alhambra (which I also like).
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We plan to do Seville next year but not I hasten in the summer Might even go by train from Granada and enjoy the ride

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Hi All,
Sometimes it is the setting, or the particular location of a building that makes it spectacular. The Alhambra, it's gardens with running water and the Sierra Nevada in the background, is stunning. Likewise, Cordoba's Mezquita alongside the Guadalquivir River. Has anyone been to see the Medina Azahara, just north of Cordoba? See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medina_Azahara
Another thought is to compare these Moorish palaces with those in Damascus (Syria). One can see today in Andalucia a fraction of the splendour of what must have been. Just imagine it then!
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Hi All,
Sometimes it is the setting, or the particular location of a building that makes it spectacular. The Alhambra, it's gardens with running water and the Sierra Nevada in the background, is stunning. Likewise, Cordoba's Mezquita alongside the Guadalquivir River. Has anyone been to see the Medina Azahara, just north of Cordoba? See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medina_Azahara
Another thought is to compare these Moorish palaces with those in Damascus (Syria). One can see today in Andalucia a fraction of the splendour of what must have been. Just imagine it then!
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Wow, that looks terrific!
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I love the Alhambra..really can't say how many times I've been as every visitor who comes over gets dragged there. It changes depending on the season. Summer too hot. Autumn and winter are just lovely.

Cordoba's nice too but I think Seville has something special.
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Speaking of medina Azahara, from today's El Pais

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultu...lpepicul_1/Tes

They've found another mosque, which suggests the city was far bigger than they thought.
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Hola!
Thanks for this link to the recent discovery. It appears there will be another legal battle over 240 homes already built in the vicinity.
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Hola!
Thanks for this link to the recent discovery. It appears there will be another legal battle over 240 homes already built in the vicinity.
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Crane hire firms are going out of business, but training to be a solicitor sounds a good move at this time in Spain. lol
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Originally Posted by scampicat
Is there only me and my husband who were completely underwhelmed by this World Heritage site?
I wasn`t impressed either, the Alcazaba in Malaga although smaller was better and only costs 1.95 with kids free 7yrs and under.
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