The Journey of Philosophy from Andalusia to Anatolia
About Granada
Granada or also known as Granata, located in the Andalusia region of Spain; It is one of the most remarkable and most visited cities in Spain with its historical, cultural and natural beauties.
Although it is not known exactly where the origin of the name Granada comes from, some claims about this subject can be listed as follows: It is thought to come from the granado (pomegranate), which grows widely in the region, or it is thought to come from the Berber Kernata tribe settled after the Islamic conquest. It was founded by the Jews who immigrated to Turkey and was called Gar-anat, which means the land of immigrants.
As can be understood from the aforementioned, the history of Granada dates back to ancient times. And throughout its history, it has been under the influence of many states, including the Iberians, Visigoths, Ziris, Almoravids, Almohads, Umayyads and finally Spain.
The fact that many states came under the domination of many states, that many people from different cultures and religions lived in tolerance and peace increased cultural interaction. In this way, many scientists and philosophers were educated here. Granada has come to the fore not only with its scientific and cultural aspects, but also with its natural beauties and architectural wonders.
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Architectural Beauties of Granada
Over the centuries, Granada's architecture has been influenced by 4 great currents - Maghreb, Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque. From the dazzling beauty of the Alhambra Palace to the churches, from the elegant palaces to the cathedrals; Granada deserves the title "The Mecca of Architecture" it holds.
Granada is home to an elegant and dignified architecture, not an ostentatious and pompous architecture. This situation presents us with an architecture full of culture, which fascinates those who see it as proving once again the saying "If words are silver, silence is gold". Its historical beauties not only win the appreciation of the period in which they were built, but also add a "timeless, classic" atmosphere to the city. Dar-al-Horra Palace, which is one of the best examples of Maghreb architecture, Granada Cathedral, which is called the "heart" of the city in the historical sense and whose construction took 180 years, and the Royal Chapel, a Gothic architectural marvel, should be mentioned. We should stand above the Alhambra Palace, one of the architectural monuments.
Places to visit
Alhambra Palace: The Alhambra, which literally means "red/red" and is among the most important works of Islamic architecture that has survived, takes its name from the color of the walls. Alhambra, which is one of the first structures that comes to mind when it comes to detail, which is likened to "a palace from a fairy tale world" by those who see it, contains many handicraft motifs, especially stone and woodwork, mosaic and tile.
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Granada Cathedral:Granada Cathedral was built on the Nasri Ulu Mosque, which is located in the center of the city and remains from the Andalusian Umayyad period. It was built during the reign of the Roman emperor Charles the fifth. This masterpiece, which emerged with the perfect harmony of Baroque and Gothic architecture with Andalusian architecture, is worth seeing.
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Queen Elizabeth Chapel:The Royal Chapel was built by the Catholics as an addition in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque of Granada in the early 1500s. There are tombs belonging to members of the royal family inside. Since it is located right next to the cathedral, you should not miss seeing this work.
Albaicin:It is the name of the historical neighborhood reminiscent of Bodrum houses with its white painted walls on the north side of the Alhambra Palace. I recommend you to see the streets where the houses of Muslims and Jews are located in the inner parts of the Albaicin neighborhood.Many water cisterns from the Islamic period in the neighborhood have also managed to reach the present day. The architecture of the houses generally has rural and semi-rural (karmen houses) characteristics. In addition to the houses built in the garden style, there are mansions, places of worship, historical inns and baths.