La Alcaicería.

Located in the heart of Granada, this is a charming and evocative neighborhood rebuilt in the Andalusian style after a fire in 1843. This tiny neighborhood is bordered by Zacatín Street, Plaza de Alonso Cano, Plaza Bibrambla, and Calle Oficios. Its name comes from the phonetic deformation of the Arabic “Qaysaryya” and was the epicenter of the textile trade, including silk, cotton, cloth, linen, and wool. Gómez Moreno attributes its name to the Arabic term “al kaizar” or “house of Caesar,” in honor of Justinian, the Byzantine emperor who granted the Arabs the privilege of cultivating and manufacturing silk in the 6th century. This place offers a rich history and a unique experience for visitors.

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