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Postcard from Granada, Spain: In the Caves and On the Streets

By Sara Joe Wolansky

- A "caveman" gives a tour of his home, which is located inside a cave in the mountains of Granada. By Sara Joe Wolansky

- Graffiti and street art is an important element of culture in Granada, and the art can range from beautiful, politically-motivated, ornamental, or just plain obscene. By Sara Joe Wolansky

- A sign warns large trucks not to enter this particular roadway in Granada, Spain. By Sara Joe Wolansky

- The Alhambra was erected for the last Muslim Emurs in Spain and its court of the Nasrid Dynasty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra is considered Granada's main and most impressive tourist attraction. By Sara Joe Wolansky

- Pigeons fly over the Alhambra, Spain's most famous Moorish palace. By Sara Joe Wolansky

- Cave dwellings are popular in the hills of Sacromonte because of their natural temperature regulation; these cave houses maintain a steady temperature of 19-20 degrees Celsius year round. These caves are not simply a hole in a mountain but often contain many amenities available in more traditional houses such as electrical appliances and a full kitchen. By Sara Joe Wolansky

Photographs of the Moorish palace Alhambra, cave dwellings in the Sacromonte hills, and the city's streets.

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