Ruta de Oro
Wednesday, August 16
Large parts of Spain were ruled by the Moors, Berber tribes from North Africa, from 711 to 1492. So was Andalusia and the city of Granada. The Arab and Muslim influences of this period can be seen in Granada just by strolling through the old town and looking at the architecture and restaurants there. However, many of the city’s most impressive Arab-era buildings are surrounded by high walls and cannot be seen from the street. However there is a way to visit and see these amazing buildings from the inside.
Every Sunday, the entry to six important monuments in Granada from Spain’s Arab period is free! The city of Granada has curated a route through the city in which visitors can independently walk and visit all six “Andalusian monuments” one after the other. This route is called “La ruta de la Dobla de Oro” and includes, for example, a visit to the well-preserved Arab bathhouse “El Bañuelo”, some royal palaces such as the “Palacio de Dar al-Horra” and some beautiful private houses of important personalities of the city of Granada at that time e.g. “La Casa de Zafra” or the house drawn here “La Casa Horno de Oro”.
What better Sunday afternoon plans are there than visiting various magnificent gardens, courtyards and palaces?! Every single one of the six Andalusian monuments on “La ruta de la Dobla de Oro” is worth it. So on your next visit to Granada make sure to not miss these magical places!