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Tucked beside the soaring spires of Granada Cathedral in the heart of Granada, La Alcaicería is a compact yet atmospheric market that echoes the city’s Moorish past. Originally established in the 15th century as the silk bazaar under Nasrid rule, it once stretched from the cathedral area toward what is now the Plaza Bib-Rambla, trading fine textiles from across Al-Andalus. Although much of the original complex was lost to a fire in the 19th century, today’s narrow lanes recreate its historic layout, lined with small shops selling handcrafted ceramics, marquetry, spices, and traditional Fajalauza pottery. Just a short walk from the Royal Chapel of Granada and within easy reach of the Alhambra, La Alcaicería offers travelers a tangible link between Islamic and Christian Granada - an inviting stop for browsing, photography, and a deeper sense of the city’s layered history.