Spain - Andalucia

Bibarrambla

Granada, Andalucia, Spain

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The name Bibarrambla means "Gate or door of the River" since the square originally stood on the sandy river bank. In Moorish times, festivals and jousts were held here, and later in Christian times bullfights. Unlike the bullfights of today, these were extremely violent. Over time, many changes have been made. Arched buildings were built on one of the sides where the city scribes worked, and customs houses were set up to control the spices and textiles being brought in. This was also where horse fairs were held. Shopping food and gypsies abound.