Barranco del Oro

Barranco del Oro is a locality in Granada, Granada, Andalusia. Barranco del Oro is situated nearby to the village Lancha del Genil, as well as near Cenes de la Vega.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Alhambra and Generalife.

Alhambra

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The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and the only well-preserved palace from the medieval Islamic world. Alhambra is situated 4 km northwest of Barranco del Oro.

Generalife

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The Generalife was a summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. It is located directly east of and uphill from the Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain. Generalife is situated 3½ km northwest of Barranco del Oro.

Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada

Museum

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The Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada is a fine arts museum in Granada, Spain. Since the 1950s it has been housed in the Palace of Charles V which also houses the Museo de la Alhambra. Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada is situated 4 km northwest of Barranco del Oro.