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Why visit Aljibe del Rey
The Aljibe del Rey (the King's Cistern) in the Albaicín district in Granada, Spain is a cistern dating from the 10/11th centuries. Built by the Nasrid rulers to provide water to their palace complex, al-Qaṣaba al-Qadīma, it is the largest cistern in the district.
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Granada, Spain
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History
The Aljibe del Rey (the King's Cistern) in the Albaicín district in Granada, Spain is a cistern dating from the 10/11th centuries. Built by the Nasrid rulers to provide water to their palace complex, al-Qaṣaba al-Qadīma, it is the largest cistern in the district. The aljibe is now managed by the AguaGranada Foundation and the attached carmen (house) contains an interpretation centre. The aljibe is open daily.
“The Aljibe del Rey (the King's Cistern) in the Albaicín district in Granada, Spain is a cistern dating from the 10/11th centuries. Built by the Nasrid rulers to provide water to their palace complex, al-Qaṣaba al-Qadīma, it is the largest cistern in the district.”
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