Puerta de Elvira
Puerta de Elvira
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,897 contributions
Oct 2021
Part of the walls of Granada, it was named after the Medina Elvira Road. What remains dates from the 11th century. It was at one time the main entry gate for Granada. At one point, all silk had to pass through this door.
Written November 3, 2021
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Usman H
Manchester, UK144 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
As the old gate to the city it has quite a bit of history to it. Nice and quiet but good atmosphere at night.
Written July 30, 2018
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ThomoLiverpool
Liverpool141 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A stunning architectural piece, know as the Arch of Elvira. it was the main gate into the city built by the Mooors. If you go late evening the sun will burst through the arch giving you a stunning photo.
Written August 5, 2019
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Debbybcn
Pittsburgh, PA266 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Nice to see this gateway, the city train tour bus passes right by, so easy to take a look at the gateway.
Written May 23, 2018
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acorna
Vilnius, Lithuania4,609 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Elvira Gateway is the only remaining gate (11th century) of the old city wall. It is worth to go to it and the follow Elvira street, which is colourful by its own buildings. The street will lead to Plaza Nueva.
Written March 24, 2018
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NomadicNinja
Austin, TX514 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
One of the Gates to the City, Moorish Design, Picture Moment
Connects Elvira Street and another main street with lots of quaint shops
Connects Elvira Street and another main street with lots of quaint shops
Written January 6, 2016
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
The Puerta de Elvira is a simple gate with a simple design, but apparently it was the main gate to enter the city. It was built in the 11th century when the Ziries were the kings.
Written April 4, 2014
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Alan M
Sevenoaks, UK1 contribution
Mar 2013 • Solo
I found this in a Red Macatta novel. It conjoured up for me a visit I made years ago. I hope the place is the same when you visit. The main character is standing on Plaza San Nicolas :
"Watching me the three old men stared, not talking, caretakers of some deep knowledge that one day each of us will acquire. What is he going to do with his space in time they seemed to silently ask; I stared back and smiled, they nodded silently. Without thinking, I returned downhill past the small households from where women sweeping paused to watch another traveler searching for something: a location to photograph, a mirador as described in a guide book, an ablution fountain, a church, themselves. But I was not lost, not here at least. Upon reaching Puerta d’Elvira a local gentleman stopped as I approached and, clearing his throat before spitting on the road, the elderly caballero nodded back towards the ancient gate to the modern world, and offered one word of local knowledge: ‘Moro!’ then smiled and walked on past me uphill. It was as if to underscore the choice of two paths – his to the past, and mine. From under the arch of the Moorish Puerta d’ Elvira entrance gate at the base of the Albaicin hill, I stepped through into “now”, noise, fumes and the modern city, to seemingly escape albeit for a while providence’s inevitable victory.
"Watching me the three old men stared, not talking, caretakers of some deep knowledge that one day each of us will acquire. What is he going to do with his space in time they seemed to silently ask; I stared back and smiled, they nodded silently. Without thinking, I returned downhill past the small households from where women sweeping paused to watch another traveler searching for something: a location to photograph, a mirador as described in a guide book, an ablution fountain, a church, themselves. But I was not lost, not here at least. Upon reaching Puerta d’Elvira a local gentleman stopped as I approached and, clearing his throat before spitting on the road, the elderly caballero nodded back towards the ancient gate to the modern world, and offered one word of local knowledge: ‘Moro!’ then smiled and walked on past me uphill. It was as if to underscore the choice of two paths – his to the past, and mine. From under the arch of the Moorish Puerta d’ Elvira entrance gate at the base of the Albaicin hill, I stepped through into “now”, noise, fumes and the modern city, to seemingly escape albeit for a while providence’s inevitable victory.
Written February 26, 2014
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Barbara L
Granada, Spain21 contributions
Interesting area and a splendid way to walk to the Alhambra.
Written January 4, 2012
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IndySig
Indianapolis, IN4,119 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We happened on this large gate as we were heading to the monastery. It’s very interesting and worth a perk if you are in the area and walking past. Wouldn’t go out of my way to see this.
Written March 17, 2020
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