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Granada is a city full of history, myths, and legends<\/b>. Its mysterious streets hold stories, knowledge, and events that, generation after generation, have shaped the city\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

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Real or imagined, the tales about Granada, its people, and its monuments have captured countless hearts. For its history and its legends, Granada draws thousands of visitors each year<\/b> who explore its corners to discover what this beautiful city once was and still is.<\/p>\n

Myths and Legends of Granada<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Granada is steeped in art, culture, history, and the deep Arab influence that shaped it for centuries<\/a>. Its most treasured monument, the Alhambra\u2014declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site\u2014fascinates both for its real history and the imagination it inspires. Both the Alhambra and the city preserve stories that, over time, have given rise to new legends<\/b> that enrich its essence even more.<\/p>\n

The Legend of the Moor\u2019s Sigh<\/b><\/h3>\n

In 1492, according to legend, the last Arab king, Boabdil, surrendered without a fight to the Catholic Monarchs. Exiled to the Alpujarras, he avoided looking back. Yet on a distant hill, he stopped, let out a deep sigh, and wept at the sight of what he had lost. Since then, that hill has been called the Moor\u2019s Sigh.<\/p>\n

The Legend of the Moor\u2019s Chair<\/b><\/h3>\n

Legend says that a riot against Boabdil forced him to hide on a secluded hill, from which he watched the uprising unfold. That hill became known as the Moor\u2019s Chair.<\/p>\n

The Legend of the Enchanted Soldier<\/b><\/h3>\n

Granada\u2019s student folklore tells of a soldier from another era who appeared to a student from Salamanca. The young man had to help break a spell that bound the soldier to guard Boabdil\u2019s treasure forever. The attempt failed, and many believe the enchanted soldier still roams the city.<\/p>\n

Tales and Legends of the Alhambra<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like the city itself, the Alhambra holds countless stories and legends within its walls.<\/p>\n

Legends of the Gate of Justice<\/b><\/h3>\n

It is believed the Alhambra\u2019s endurance comes from meticulous construction and advanced architectural techniques. The Gate of Justice, beyond its historical value, carries the legend that no knight on horseback could touch the hand carved into its arch with a lance. Whoever succeeded, it was said, would claim the Alhambra\u2019s throne.<\/p>\n

The Legend of the Hall of the Abencerrajes<\/b><\/h3>\n

The noble Abencerrajes family, rivals of the Zenetes, fell victim to a plot that led the sultan to behead 37 of their knights. Legend says the reddish hue of the fountain and the channel leading to the Court of the Lions is due to their spilled blood.<\/p>\n

The Legend of the Sundial<\/b><\/h3>\n

One enduring tale says the Alhambra works as a vast sundial. Beyond legend, it is true that light and shadow divide its rooms as the day passes, marking the hours with striking precision.<\/p>\n

Now that you know some of Granada\u2019s most famous myths and legends, are you ready to find out if they\u2019re true? In its streets, full of art, charm, and magic, you can uncover the mysteries that make this Andalusian city so unique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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