Granada closes iconic Alhambra after second earthquake in days | AFP @AFP
Granada closes iconic Alhambra after second earthquake in days | AFP  @AFP
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Granada's treasured Alhambra palace shut on Tuesday with minor damage after a second major earthquake in days sent debris falling and injured three people in the Spanish city, say authorities. The Alhambra complex, a UNESCO-listed jewel of medieval Islamic architecture, welcomed 2.7 million visitors last year. A first inspection found no "significant structural damage" or a "risk of collapse", said Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official.

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