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The bath or hamman (among people from al- Andalus) was a public, civic and in some way religious building. It comes from times of the King from the Zirí Dynasty Badis Ibn Habas.
The Arabs inherited the Roman springs tradition from Byzantium and Rome through Middle East and North Africa cities.
The Arab baths used to have three or four rooms, together with a courtyard that is useful for going in. The first room is rectangular and was used as a cold water room and was followed by a square one with great dimensions, with horseshoe arcades in three of its sides, corresponding to the warmer water room. Finally, another rectangular room with two spaces where the water baths were placed was the hottest water room.
In order to properly isolate the interior and exterior, tick mortar walls were used over which stone and brick vaults with octagonal and star- shape skylights were put up in order to let the entrance of light, exit of steams and make lighter the vault weight.
The walls were covered with stucco and painted. We should highlight the interior decoration, based on columns, capitals, painted baseboards, marble floors and perforated vaults with star- shape lucernes that let the perfect ventilation of the bath.
Built: XI Century
Author: Anónimo
Style: Ziri
Category: Civil
Type: Arab baths
Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
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Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
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Discover a different way of seeing the Alhambra.
A guided tour of the environment that surrounds it. We will go on a nocturnal route around every corner, to discover the stories and legends that are kept there.
An unforgettable night walk!
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Tired of traveling with your luggage? Don't worry, here you can book your storage service in the heart of Granada. You'll leave your backpack or suitcase in a safe place, with expert staff who will help you make the most of the city.
All you have to do is leave your luggage and continue your route through Granada freely.
In the incomparable setting of the Palacio de los Olvidados, in the heart of the Albaicín, a unique show awaits you every night.
Flamenco en Palacio offers you the opportunity to experience live the magic and enchantment of a show full of passion and talent. Make your reservation and experience a very special flamenco night, next to the Paseo de los Tristes in Granada.
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In the incomparable setting of the Palacio de los Olvidados, in the heart of the Albaicín, a unique show awaits you every night.
Flamenco en Palacio offers you the opportunity to experience live the magic and enchantment of a show full of passion and talent. Make your reservation and experience a very special flamenco night, next to the Paseo de los Tristes in Granada.
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You will have your entrance fee to each of its visitable spaces: the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Palace of Carlos V and the Baths of the Mosque.
In addition, you will go in a reduced group, being a more intimate visit.
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This Free Tour is ideal to discover the most emblematic places of the Granada city centre.
You will visit places as outstanding as Plaza Nueva, the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Alcaicería, or the Albaicín Bajo.
Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.
