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Held as one of the most striking places in the whole continent of Europe, the city of Granada is located in the southern half of the country of Spain. The one thing that the city of Granada is best known for is its exotic Arabian flavor, which is typical and also distinctive of the region of Andalusia. In fact, the moment you step into the limits of the city, you will, all of a sudden feel an aura of exuberant cultural heritage overwhelming you. The air is so charged with its heritage that you can almost sense the air hanging heavy with a spicy perfumed air. The feeling is rather transporting. The city still retains the exoticism that it bore in the past; and there are plenty of places that stand testimony to the fact. On your trip to the city, you will find plenty of old world monuments, palaces and other such structures strewn across the whole area of the city. Among them is the Monasterio Cartuja in Granada. Also called the Monasterio de la Cartuja in Granada, the name in English translates as ‘Monastery of the Cartuja’. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada is known for its ornate architectural style. In fact, the Monasterio Cartuja in Granada is considered to be the most exquisite of the churches to be found in the entire country of Spain. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada is located in the periphery of the city; the Monasterio Cartuja in Granada stands proud on the top of a hill. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada took three hundred years to make. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada was started in the year 1516. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada is done up in baroque décor and carvings. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada was erected for the Carthusian monastery, and its floor is paved in jasper, marbles of diverse colors and porphyry. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada also houses an extensive collection of paintings done by the famous Juan Sánchez de Cotán. The Monasterio Cartuja in Granada offers the pleasure of a spectacular bird’s eye view; what with its positioning. Currently the Monasterio Cartuja in Granada stands in the middle of a University.
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