cisterns of Granada<\/strong>. Before we dive in, it\u2019s worth remembering that talking about cisterns means talking about water. \n<\/span><\/p>\nWater in the Muslim World<\/b><\/h2>\n \nIn Islamic culture, water symbolizes the origin of life and knowledge. It represents purity, renewal, and a gift that belongs to everyone. This explains why Granada still preserves an extensive network of cisterns<\/strong> as a legacy of its past. \n<\/span><\/p>\nThe Cistern Network of Granada<\/b><\/h2>\n \nToday, 28 cisterns remain, 26 of them in the Albaic\u00edn district. These reservoirs supplied water to the population and served a religious function, as they were often linked to mosques for ablutions before prayer. \n<\/span><\/p>\n \nMost were built between the 10th and 15th centuries. They remained in use until the mid-20th century, then were abandoned. \n<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \nRestoration began in the 1980s, led by the Granada City Council. Today, the Albaic\u00edn Agency<\/strong> and the Agua de Granada Foundation<\/strong> manage them. They come in rectangular and circular shapes, with capacities ranging from 4 to 300 m\u00b3. Visiting them offers a unique insight into the importance our ancestors placed on water\u2014a value worth embracing again. \n<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Main Cisterns to Visit<\/b><\/h2>\n \nExploring Granada through its public cisterns<\/strong> is a unique experience. Many are still in perfect condition, allowing visitors to connect with the city\u2019s water heritage. Here are some of the most notable: \n<\/span><\/p>\n\nAljibe del Rey.<\/strong> 11th century. Now houses the Water Interpretation Centre.<\/li>\nAljibe de San Miguel.<\/strong> Next to San Miguel Bajo Church. 13th century, 90 m\u00b3.<\/li>\nAljibe del Zenete.<\/strong> 15th century, 35 m\u00b3. Between Calle Elvira and the Alcazaba of Qadima.<\/li>\nAljibe de San Ildefonso.<\/strong> 40 m\u00b3. On the facade of a house in the street of the same name.<\/li>\nAljibe de San Jos\u00e9.<\/strong> 71 m\u00b3. Next to the church, once supplied the mosque.<\/li>\nAljibe de la Placeta de Oidores.<\/strong> 36 m\u00b3, near San Miguel\u2019s cistern.<\/li>\nAljibe de la Gitana.<\/strong> Inside the municipal building of Carmen de la Muralla.<\/li>\nAljibe de la Alhacaba.<\/strong> Supplied by the Aynadamar canal. Lost its structure when used as storage.<\/li>\nAljibe de Colorado.<\/strong> 14th century, on Calle Larga de San Crist\u00f3bal.<\/li>\nAljibe de San Crist\u00f3bal.<\/strong> 13 m\u00b3, six meters below Calle Pag\u00e9s.<\/li>\nAljibe de San Bartolom\u00e9.<\/strong> 30 m\u00b3, next to the church of the same name.<\/li>\nAljibe de Paso.<\/strong> Small, 12 m\u00b3. Near the Convent of Madres de Cristo Rey.<\/li>\nAljibe de la Vieja.<\/strong> 31 m\u00b3. One of the most deteriorated due to wall renovations.<\/li>\nAljibe de Santa Isabel de los Abades.<\/strong> 30 m\u00b3, located on Calle San Luis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther Historic Cisterns<\/b><\/h2>\n \nThe network also includes the Cistern of Peso de la Harina, Plaza del Salvador, Polo, Bibalbonud, Las Tomasas, Cuesta de las Tomasas, San Nicol\u00e1s, Trillo, del Gato, and Placeta de la Cruz Verde. \n<\/span><\/p>\nGranada: The City of Water<\/b><\/h2>\n \nWhether you are from Granada or visiting, don\u2019t miss the chance to discover its history through water. As poet Manuel Machado said, \u201cGranada, hidden water that weeps\u201d\u2026 and it still flows through our hammam. \n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Nasrid city offers unique monuments and curiosities that attract thousands of visitors from around the world each year. Among its rich heritage, today we focus on the cisterns of Granada. Before we dive in, it\u2019s worth remembering that talking about cisterns means talking about water. Water in the Muslim World In Islamic culture, water<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":2988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-places"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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