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Municipality Granada is an administrative unit in Province Granada.

Sacromonte district

Sacromonte district
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Type: Art & Culture
Location: municipality Granada »
Latitude: 37.18202270
Longtitude: -3.58401060
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The Sacromonte district is located on the extension of the hill of Albaizin in town of Granada, along the Darro River and facing the Alhambra. It is a special enclave with a group of caves that have great historical value. The zone is a protected cultural environment under the auspices of the Centro de Interpretación del Sacromonte, a cultural center dedicated to the preservation of Gitano cultural forms.

Sacromonte caves have been home of gypsies, bohemians and Flemish artists. They are grouped around ravines, forming a kind of streets. There are caves of several categories. The best known to visitors are those devoted to Zambra: spacious, white and adorned with shiny copper pots. The area has a reputation as a major center of flamenco song and dance.

Map of Sacromonte district (Municipality Granada) »

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