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By Damian Corrigan, About.com

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Visit the Alhambra

The Alhambra, Granada

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In the hills of Granada is the Alhambra Moorish fortress, which protected the city's inhabitants from invasion by the Christians for hundreds of years. It certainly worked - Granada was the last city to fall during the Reconquista, the Spanish leg of the Crusades.

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You can image what to expect at the Alhambra with this simple equation: take the most beautiful gardens in the world, add a beautiful fortress and multiple by ten.

Most people get around the Alhambra in under four hours, but many have been known to stay longer. Avoid busy times of year as tickets are in short supply.

Tickets are hard to come by for the Alhambra. Read more about Alhambra tickets. One of the best ways around ticket scarcity is to book a guided tour. Not only are you guaranteed a ticket, you also get a much-needed guide to show you around the humongous fortress.
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