Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra boosts site’s 2 million visitors annually

Washington Irving's travel memoir, Tales of the Alhambra, published in 1832, is credited with popularizing the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Alhambra now attracts over 2 million annual visitors, transforming from a trickle of travelers in the 1800s. Irving's romantic portrayal ensured the fortress's preservation and brought it into the consciousness of the Western world.

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