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The Plaza Bib-Rambla has been a focal point of Granada's life for many centuries. Its curious name comes from the Arabic Bab al-Ramla, the Gate of the Sandbank, a gate in the walls of Moorish Granada that once stood nearby, by the bed of the river Darro. Under both the Moors and the Christians it was the city's main marketplace and a stage for public events, from festivals and bullfights and jousts to the grim spectacles of the Inquisition. It was here, in 1499, that Cardinal Cisneros is said to have ordered thousands of precious Arabic manuscripts burned in an attempt to erase Moorish culture. Today the square is a far happier place, surrounded by cafes and flower stalls, with a handsome fountain of giants at its centre, a lovely spot to sit with a coffee and a plate of the city's famous churros.
Fatti principali
- 1 gate — The name recalls Bab al-Ramla, a gate in the walls of Moorish Granada
- 1499 year — Arabic manuscripts were burned here on the orders of Cardinal Cisneros
- 1 fountain — The Fountain of the Giants stands at the centre of the square
📍 Plaza de Bib-Rambla, 18001, Granada