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Granada (Nicaragua)

Description: Granada, with an estimated population of about 116,000 (2005), is the oldest city founded by Europeans in Central ... more

Granada (Nicaragua) ... America and in the Western Hemisphere. It is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Cocibolca and was founded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba on December 8, 1524. Granada is known to be one of the most beautiful cities of Latin America for its rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the "Gran Sultana del Gran Lago" - the Great Sultan of the Great Lake.

Newest Review: ... as fruit juices, tea and coffee. We also had an evening meal in the restaurant on the Saturday evening. The menu appears not to change on a daily basis. Various dishes were on offer and, spotting one of my favourite dishes, braised oxtail, we decided to give it a try. The food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Washed down afterwards with monumental spirit measures in the ... more

... bar, we slept well! The staff, with the sole exception of one bartender, who seemed to have a permanent chip on his shoulder, could not have been more friendly or helpful. Our stay cost a total of 383 Euros (£250) for the two of us for three nights, inc...more

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Granada (Nicaragua): So much Moor than just a Reign in Spain (5173 words)
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In 1492 the 800-year invasion and occupation of the Iberian Peninsula in general and of Spain in particular, by the Muslim Moors of North Africa, was ended when the last remaining Moorish King, Boabdil, surrendered his City and State of Granada to the Christian army of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The defeat was a virtually bloodless affair. The Christians had been making inroads into Moorish-held territory for years and Boabdil undoubtedly saw the writing on the wall. He asked that the gateway by which he and his entourage left the city be sealed up forever and his wishes were respected. He paused on a hill above the city, now known as “The Sigh of ... Read the complete review