Spain's Granada Closes Iconic Alhambra as New Quake Hits
Officials said 2.7 million annual visitors were affected as inspections found only minor non-structural damage and tours were adapted for safety.
- On Tuesday, the Alhambra closed following a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered in Alhendin, 10 kilometres south of Granada. The UNESCO-listed complex, which welcomed 2.7 million visitors last year, shut as a precaution after the tremor caused minor damage.
- This tremor followed a magnitude-5.0 earthquake that woke residents in Granada shortly after 01:00 am on Saturday, which officials described as Andalusia's strongest tremor since 1955.
- Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official, ruled out "significant structural damage" or "risk of collapse," identifying only "very localised situations" of minor damage to "non-structural elements" like plasterwork.
- After handling 793 calls and 148 emails, the Patronato announced ticket refunds for visitors affected by Tuesday's closure; visits to the Alcazaba and Dobla de Oro remain suspended while tours of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife were adapted.
- The Alhambra's management team is meeting to "assess how the situation is developing and take the necessary measures at all times in accordance with the highest safety standards," while a comprehensive assessment will occur once the current seismic "swarm" ends.
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