San Miguel Alto

San Miguel Alto is a scenic viewpoint in Granada, Granada, Andalusia. San Miguel Alto is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Muralla San Miguel, as well as near Mirador de la Cruz de la Rauda.

Places of Interest Nearby

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 1 km south of San Miguel Alto.

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 1 km south of San Miguel Alto.

University of Granada

University

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The University of Granada is a public university located in the city of Granada, Spain, and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With more than 60,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain. University of Granada is situated 1¼ km west of San Miguel Alto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sacromonte and Albaicín.

Sacromonte

Neighborhood

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Sacromonte, sometimes also called Sacramonte, is a traditional neighbourhood in the eastern area of the city of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the six neighbourhoods that make up the urban district of Albayzín and borders the neighbourhoods of Albayzín, San Pedro, Realejo-San Matías, El Fargue and Haza Grande.

Albaicín

Quarter

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The Albaicín, also spelled Albayzín, is a neighbourhood of Granada, Spain. It is centered around a hill on the north side of the Darro River which passes through the city.