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Generalife

Cerro de Sol, Granada, Spain
958-22-09-12
Ranked #3 of 62 attractions in Granada
4.5 of 5 stars 314 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, Architectural Buildings
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Boulder
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The generalife is great to visit just to see the magnificent gardens. They weren't quite in full bloom in early May but they were still gorgeous. More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We have just returned and of course May is when all the flowers are out so this place was perfect in grandeur and colour. More

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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Very beautiful place! And the smells!.. It looks like every single flower blooms and smells in its own pleasant stile ) More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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Lovely gardens are really spectacular to enjoy. Make sure you leave plenty of time to explore. More

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Foster City, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW
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Simply put - do not miss this venue if you are anywhere in the vicinity. More

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Gurgaon India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This is the summer palace for the harem, set in lovely gardens with fountains ..... but a bit of an anti-climax after the Alhambra. So I would recommend seeing it first. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Amazing views of the Alhambra and the valley. Lovely gardens and atmosphere. Romantic. More

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Helotes, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Close your eyes and imagine what life was like when people lived here. It is a lovely location. More

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Oslo
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We went to Generalife in late February. It was to early. The blooming flowers were few and the area looked like an ordinary garden. Although the threes were well worth the visit. More

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Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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There can be no better way to spend a morning or afternoon than strolling through the Generalife Gardens. The design of the gardens, the amazing array of flowers, shrubs and trees, the fountains and statuary are a delight to the senses. As we watched the caretakers tending to the gardens, it was apparent how much pride they took in their... More

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