Granada, Spain: The Alhambra-A source of inspiration . . .

Before my trip to Spain last November I had read in many guide books that the Alhambra in Granada was considered to be the “Jewel” of Andalusia! In my live blogging I called it Paradise on Earth because of its amazing architecture and beautiful gardens. It’s image far and near has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, poets, photographers and musicians who are lucky to experience it’s beauty.

For one of the best views, I took the red bus from my hotel to this part of town called the Albaicin located on the opposite hill. Here's a photo of the Albaicin from the grounds of the Alhambra.


And a closer look at where I was heading out to.


At the Mirador de St. Nicholas plaza you'll see a 16th century white washed Church called San Nicholas on one side


and what is considered to be the best view of the magnificent Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background on the other.


In addition to the amazing views, the plaza was a very interesting place to hang out in. There were artists, musicians, locals selling castanets and jewelry, I even crashed into a local who decided to just start singing.


And then way in the corner of this bustling plaza, I observed a local artist caught up in his own world to capture the subject of his inspiration.


In a few days, I'll take you inside the amazing Alhambra for more sights and sounds . . . .