Old Hammam In Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

The baths on Carrera del Darro in Granada are a real rarity.Most bathing establishments were destroyed following the re-conquest as they had a scandalous reputation akin to brothels.In fact these baths only survived because they were underneath a private home that was built at the time the city was taken, so you’ll get a rare glimpse inside a real hammam from the days of the Emir.What’s fascinating is the way the columns supporting the arches inside have capitals that once belonged to Roman and even visigothic buildings.All the chambers have star-shaped openings in their ceilings, creating eerie shafts of sunlight.