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During the period of Muslim domination of Spain, Granada was the finest city on the peninsula. Today it is still home to the greatest Muslim legacy in Europe, and one of the most inspiring attractions on the Continent - the 11th-century Alhambra.
Fast Facts
Population
238,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+34
Weights & Measures
Metric
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