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Like the final seed of a pomegranate on a plate, Granada was the last Moorish stronghold on the peninsula. It was as beautiful as it was desirable. Its history is steeped in royal deceit, the advent of firearms, a man's reluctant tear, and a woman's vengeance. Join us as we stroll through the central district of Albaicín, unveiling its secrets. We'll explore the cathedral, constructed by a heretical architect, and the Royal Chapel, the final resting place of the unhinged queen. We'll visit the square where four thousand books were set ablaze and discover what Christopher Columbus did with the queen's jewels. Why does a festively-adorned doll ride a dragon through the streets during the primary religious holiday? Where is Granada's haunted house and why did people mysteriously vanish in the streets? And what's behind the Middle Ages being referred to as the Dark Ages? Towards the end of our journey, we'll marvel at the finest Moorish palace in Europe: the Alhambra. Did you know its preservation is credited to an American writer with a fondness for the forsaken? You'll learn about this and more. Are you ready to uncover the true Granada? If so, download this audio guide!